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Gambian Projects Overseas

Gambian Projects Overseas is set up to build, maintain and resource nursery school education in The Gambia. We also provide training facilities, and training for teachers including IT, School & Classroom Management, Lesson Planning and delivery. In the wider field we have sponsored local small business, supplied solar power for electricity and water supply.

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Activities & Mission

Gambian Projects Overseas is set up to build, maintain and resource nursery school education in The Gambia. We also provide training facilities, and training for teachers including IT, School & Classroom Management, Lesson Planning and delivery. In the wider field we have sponsored local small business, supplied solar power for electricity and water supply.

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
£17,800
Latest Expenditure
£14,600

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 82.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 82.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£17,800
£14,6000 / 2
2024
£18,000
£11,0000 / 0
2023
£8,989
£13,0630 / 0
2022
£8,989
£13,0630 / 0
2021
£12,581
£12,0730 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gambian Projects Overseas

What does Gambian Projects Overseas do?

Gambian Projects Overseas is set up to build, maintain and resource nursery school education in The Gambia. We also provide training facilities, and training for teachers including IT, School & Classroom Management, Lesson Planning and delivery. In the wider field we have sponsored local small business, supplied solar power for electricity and water supply.

How much income did Gambian Projects Overseas report in 2025?

Gambian Projects Overseas reported total income of £18k and reported expenditure of £15k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Gambian Projects Overseas registered as a charity?

Gambian Projects Overseas was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 May 2018 as charity number 1178497. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Gambian Projects Overseas?

Gambian Projects Overseas is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID MALCOLM BENNIE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gambian Projects Overseas operate?

Gambian Projects Overseas operates in The Gambia, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Gambian Projects Overseas a registered charity?

Yes — Gambian Projects Overseas is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1178497.

Details

Address
51 Orchard Way
Horsmonden
TONBRIDGE
Kent
TN12 8LA
Registration Date
23 May 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5118040
Charity Number
1178497

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Trustees

DAVID MALCOLM BENNIE Chair
CHRISTOPHER JOHN COOLEY
GILLIAN LOUISE BENNIE
RICHARD JAMES COLLINS
RICHARD JOHN BEACH
WILLIAM RORY SKINNER

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