Extra Mile
Extra Mile is building and funds a free school in the Ober Funkia village, Sierra Leone, for children whose parents cannot afford education. We provide education, breakfast, water, uniforms, text books and learning materials to pupils. We facilitate access by volunteer teachers from overseas to teach in other schools in the area as well as our own. We provide teacher training to other schools.
Activities & Mission
Extra Mile is building and funds a free school in the Ober Funkia village, Sierra Leone, for children whose parents cannot afford education. We provide education, breakfast, water, uniforms, text books and learning materials to pupils. We facilitate access by volunteer teachers from overseas to teach in other schools in the area as well as our own. We provide teacher training to other schools.
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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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £59,719 | £61,667 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £38,036 | £33,094 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £42,616 | £45,222 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £53,219 | £42,779 | 0 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Extra Mile
What does Extra Mile do?
Extra Mile is building and funds a free school in the Ober Funkia village, Sierra Leone, for children whose parents cannot afford education. We provide education, breakfast, water, uniforms, text books and learning materials to pupils. We facilitate access by volunteer teachers from overseas to teach in other schools in the area as well as our own. We provide teacher training to other schools.
How much income did Extra Mile report in 2024?
Extra Mile reported total income of £60k and reported expenditure of £62k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Extra Mile registered as a charity?
Extra Mile was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 August 2020 as charity number 1190876. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Extra Mile?
Extra Mile is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Luke Stephen Talmage. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Extra Mile operate?
Extra Mile operates in Sierra Leone, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Extra Mile a registered charity?
Yes — Extra Mile is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1190876.
Details
51 Lawrence Street
Oba Funkia
Goderich
Freetown
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