Help For Education And Local Projects In The Gambia
Also known as: Helping
Building nurseries (8) supplying equipment, furniture and stationery. Sponsor teachers (15) and send them to college for further training. Sponsor 350 children, build toilets, kitchens, provide meals, dig wells so that children may have clean drinking water. We also send out teachers to assist. Have set up an art centre and IT suite at one school.
Activities & Mission
Building nurseries (8) supplying equipment, furniture and stationery. Sponsor teachers (15) and send them to college for further training. Sponsor 350 children, build toilets, kitchens, provide meals, dig wells so that children may have clean drinking water. We also send out teachers to assist. Have set up an art centre and IT suite at one school.
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £131,618 | £105,855 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2024 | £86,878 | £82,594 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2023 | £107,465 | £85,216 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2022 | £113,188 | £72,526 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2021 | £76,883 | £70,808 | 0 / 9 |
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Frequently asked questions about Help For Education And Local Projects In The Gambia
What does Help For Education And Local Projects In The Gambia do?
Building nurseries (8) supplying equipment, furniture and stationery. Sponsor teachers (15) and send them to college for further training. Sponsor 350 children, build toilets, kitchens, provide meals, dig wells so that children may have clean drinking water. We also send out teachers to assist. Have set up an art centre and IT suite at one school.
How much income did Help For Education And Local Projects In The Gambia report in 2025?
Help For Education And Local Projects In The Gambia reported total income of £132k and reported expenditure of £106k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Help For Education And Local Projects In The Gambia registered as a charity?
Help For Education And Local Projects In The Gambia was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 July 2003 as charity number 1098642. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Help For Education And Local Projects In The Gambia?
Help For Education And Local Projects In The Gambia is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROY FRANCIS RICHARDSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Help For Education And Local Projects In The Gambia operate?
Help For Education And Local Projects In The Gambia operates in The Gambia, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Help For Education And Local Projects In The Gambia a registered charity?
Yes — Help For Education And Local Projects In The Gambia is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098642.
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