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title: "Vimba — check charity number 1125516 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Vimba a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1125516. Education/training charity based in West Byfleet. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/vimba
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:49:39.871Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Vimba is a registered charity (number 1125516) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £21,638 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Vimba?

Registered charity number

1125516

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

West Byfleet

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£21,638

Website

[www.vimba.co.uk](http://www.vimba.co.uk/)

## What does Vimba do?

Vimba channels its energy and funds on Child Feeding and Education Centres. Children receive :One guaranteed nutritional meal a day, Informal education, Regular medical checks by a nurse. Vimba is also working with a primary school of 270 pupils regenerating their existing derelict buildings and resources, providing them with running water and electricity as well as one meal a day for all pupils.

## What causes is Vimba registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Vimba yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Vimba 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Vimba a legitimate charity?

Yes. Vimba is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1125516) 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 Vimba's charity number?

Vimba's charity number is 1125516. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1125516?

Search 1125516 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 Vimba do?

Vimba channels its energy and funds on Child Feeding and Education Centres. Children receive :One guaranteed nutritional meal a day, Informal education, Regular medical checks by a nurse. Vimba is also working with a primary school of 270 pupils regenerating their existing derelict buildings and resources, providing them with running water and electricity as well as one meal a day for all pupils.

Does Vimba have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Vimba. 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 Vimba?

Vimba's website is http://www.vimba.co.uk — 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/1125516).