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Helping Hands For Gambia

Helping with education,the arts, health,and children with severe disability who have little chance in life. In one of the poorist areas of Africa, The Gambia, where one in four children will die before their fifth birthday.

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Activities & Mission

Helping with education,the arts, health,and children with severe disability who have little chance in life. In one of the poorist areas of Africa, The Gambia, where one in four children will die before their fifth birthday.

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
£9,800
Latest Expenditure
£9,650

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 98.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 98.5%
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 2015.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2015
£9,877
£9,6450 / 4
2014
£9,135
£8,9790 / 6
2013
£9,368
£9,2840 / 9

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Helping Hands For Gambia

What does Helping Hands For Gambia do?

Helping with education,the arts, health,and children with severe disability who have little chance in life. In one of the poorist areas of Africa, The Gambia, where one in four children will die before their fifth birthday.

How much income did Helping Hands For Gambia report in 2015?

Helping Hands For Gambia reported total income of £10k and reported expenditure of £10k for the financial year ending 2015, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Helping Hands For Gambia registered as a charity?

Helping Hands For Gambia was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 August 2004 as charity number 1105362. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Helping Hands For Gambia?

Helping Hands For Gambia is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gemma Hews. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Helping Hands For Gambia operate?

Helping Hands For Gambia operates in The Gambia, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Helping Hands For Gambia a registered charity?

Yes — Helping Hands For Gambia is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1105362.

Details

Address
93 Pollards Green
Chelmsford
CM2 6UL
Registration Date
6 August 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4009301
Charity Number
1105362

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Trustees

Gemma Hews Chair
Amy Hews

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30 July 2026
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