Empower The Gambia
Empower the Gambia provides training & resources for communities in rural Gambia in order to alleviate poverty. We first visited Bansang in 2008 & set up the charity in 2012. We sponsor children, support schools, medical services, a poultry cooperative & kitchen gardens. We plant community libraries with sponsored librarians & have completed a building programme. We now work with 7 communities.
Activities & Mission
Empower the Gambia provides training & resources for communities in rural Gambia in order to alleviate poverty. We first visited Bansang in 2008 & set up the charity in 2012. We sponsor children, support schools, medical services, a poultry cooperative & kitchen gardens. We plant community libraries with sponsored librarians & have completed a building programme. We now work with 7 communities.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £18,817 | £18,519 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2024 | £18,523 | £18,124 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2023 | £22,453 | £21,783 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £36,508 | £35,953 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2021 | £16,872 | £15,098 | 0 / 2 |
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Frequently asked questions about Empower The Gambia
What does Empower The Gambia do?
Empower the Gambia provides training & resources for communities in rural Gambia in order to alleviate poverty. We first visited Bansang in 2008 & set up the charity in 2012. We sponsor children, support schools, medical services, a poultry cooperative & kitchen gardens. We plant community libraries with sponsored librarians & have completed a building programme. We now work with 7 communities.
How much income did Empower The Gambia report in 2025?
Empower The Gambia reported total income of £19k and reported expenditure of £19k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Empower The Gambia registered as a charity?
Empower The Gambia was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 April 2015 as charity number 1161200. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Empower The Gambia?
Empower The Gambia is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOANNA HEAVEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Empower The Gambia operate?
Empower The Gambia operates in The Gambia, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Empower The Gambia a registered charity?
Yes — Empower The Gambia is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161200.
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- 2 November 2026
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