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Building Schools For Burma

For the public benefit to advance the education of the children of Burma by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education, including the building of schools.As of March 2026, we have built 8 schools and provided free education to well over 5,000 children. Since the Military coup in 2020, we have begun to assist schools in refugee camps in Thailand & Bangladesh

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Activities & Mission

For the public benefit to advance the education of the children of Burma by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education, including the building of schools.As of March 2026, we have built 8 schools and provided free education to well over 5,000 children. Since the Military coup in 2020, we have begun to assist schools in refugee camps in Thailand & Bangladesh

Grants

Building Schools For Burma makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending
£2,298
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people and the general public
What it supports
education and training and overseas aid or famine relief

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,385
Latest Expenditure
£2,298

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 96.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Frequently asked questions about Building Schools For Burma

What does Building Schools For Burma do?

For the public benefit to advance the education of the children of Burma by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education, including the building of schools.As of March 2026, we have built 8 schools and provided free education to well over 5,000 children. Since the Military coup in 2020, we have begun to assist schools in refugee camps in Thailand & Bangladesh

When was Building Schools For Burma registered as a charity?

Building Schools For Burma was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 September 2009 as charity number 1131437. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Building Schools For Burma?

Building Schools For Burma is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is PATRICK NINIAN GILFEATHER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Building Schools For Burma operate?

Building Schools For Burma operates across 3 areas: Bangladesh, Burma and Thailand.

Is Building Schools For Burma a registered charity?

Yes — Building Schools For Burma is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131437.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
1 September 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4045594
Charity Number
1131437

Trustees

PATRICK NINIAN GILFEATHER Chair
BEN GILFEATHER
DOCTOR JOHNNY BALL
Lawrence Mark Po-Ba

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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