--- title: "Sponsor a Gambian Teacher (Sagt) — check charity number 1191072 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sponsor a Gambian Teacher (Sagt) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1191072. Education/training charity based in Bodfari. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sponsor-a-gambian-teacher-sagt retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:24:30.341Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sponsor a Gambian Teacher (Sagt) is a registered charity (number 1191072) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £8,703 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Sponsor a Gambian Teacher (Sagt)? Registered charity number 1191072 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Bodfari Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £8,703 Website [sponsoragambianteacher.org](http://sponsoragambianteacher.org/) ## What does Sponsor a Gambian Teacher (Sagt) do? 1. To work with Headteachers in the Early Childhood Development Association (ECDA), West Coast Region of The Gambia, to identify adults who are suitable to train as teachers, and who would not otherwise be able to finance their own training.2. To pay the teachers' fees for training courses.3. To give teachers a monthly living allowance during their training.4. To monitor their progress. ## What causes is Sponsor a Gambian Teacher (Sagt) registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sponsor a Gambian Teacher (Sagt) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sponsor a Gambian Teacher (Sagt) is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=sponsor-a-gambian-teacher-sagt&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://sponsoragambianteacher.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sponsor a Gambian Teacher (Sagt) a legitimate charity? Yes. Sponsor a Gambian Teacher (Sagt) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1191072) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Sponsor a Gambian Teacher (Sagt)'s charity number? Sponsor a Gambian Teacher (Sagt)'s charity number is 1191072. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1191072? Search 1191072 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Sponsor a Gambian Teacher (Sagt) do? 1. To work with Headteachers in the Early Childhood Development Association (ECDA), West Coast Region of The Gambia, to identify adults who are suitable to train as teachers, and who would not otherwise be able to finance their own training.2. To pay the teachers' fees for training courses.3. To give teachers a monthly living allowance during their training.4. To monitor their progress. Does Sponsor a Gambian Teacher (Sagt) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sponsor a Gambian Teacher (Sagt). This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Sponsor a Gambian Teacher (Sagt)? Sponsor a Gambian Teacher (Sagt)'s website is http://sponsoragambianteacher.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1191072).