The Gambian Pencil Project
The Gambian Pencil Project is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief, economic/community development/employment, based in Sheringham.
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What are the key facts about The Gambian Pencil Project?
- Registered charity number
- 1088420
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- Sheringham
- Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
- £32,373
What does The Gambian Pencil Project do?
Fundraising to provide funds to advance education for the children in The Gambia to relieve poverty by the provision of financial assistance: to parents to help them pay towards advancing the education of their children and to provide food assistance in local communities.Assist in providing fresh water to Gambian communities.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Gambian Pencil Project a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Gambian Pencil Project is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1088420) 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 The Gambian Pencil Project's charity number?
- The Gambian Pencil Project's charity number is 1088420. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1088420?
- Search 1088420 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 The Gambian Pencil Project do?
- Fundraising to provide funds to advance education for the children in The Gambia to relieve poverty by the provision of financial assistance: to parents to help them pay towards advancing the education of their children and to provide food assistance in local communities.Assist in providing fresh water to Gambian communities.
- Does The Gambian Pencil Project have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Gambian Pencil Project. 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 The Gambian Pencil Project?
- The Gambian Pencil Project's website is http://www.thegambianpencilproject.com — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.