--- title: "The Open Hands - Gambia — check charity number 1105784 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Open Hands - Gambia a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1105784. General Charitable Purposes charity based in West Beckton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-open-hands-gambia retrieved: 2026-08-27T05:21:06.832Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Open Hands - Gambia is a registered charity (number 1105784) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £4,804 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 The Open Hands - Gambia? Registered charity number 1105784 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location West Beckton Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £4,804 Website [www.openhandsgambia.org](http://www.openhandsgambia.org/) ## What does The Open Hands - Gambia do? To relieve general proverty and sickness in The Gambia by assisting with the education of children in rural areas.Sponsoring the Sulayman Junkung hospital in Bwiam by supplying medical equipment, aid & finance.Setting up Goat Farms to produce fresh milk for mal-nourished children.Building of wells to supply clean water to villages. Sponsorship of Midwives ## What causes is The Open Hands - Gambia registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Open Hands - Gambia yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Open Hands - Gambia 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=the-open-hands-gambia&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.openhandsgambia.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Open Hands - Gambia a legitimate charity? Yes. The Open Hands - Gambia is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1105784) 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 Open Hands - Gambia's charity number? The Open Hands - Gambia's charity number is 1105784. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1105784? Search 1105784 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 Open Hands - Gambia do? To relieve general proverty and sickness in The Gambia by assisting with the education of children in rural areas.Sponsoring the Sulayman Junkung hospital in Bwiam by supplying medical equipment, aid & finance.Setting up Goat Farms to produce fresh milk for mal-nourished children.Building of wells to supply clean water to villages. Sponsorship of Midwives Does The Open Hands - Gambia have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Open Hands - Gambia. 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 Open Hands - Gambia? The Open Hands - Gambia's website is http://www.openhandsgambia.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/1105784).