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Sponsor A Gambian Child

The principle activity of the charity is the furthering of education in The Republic of the Gambia through the sponsorship of primary and secondary school age children.

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Activities & Mission

The principle activity of the charity is the furthering of education in The Republic of the Gambia through the sponsorship of primary and secondary school age children.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£76,630
Latest Expenditure
£59,762

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 78.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 78.0%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£76,630
£59,7620 / 1
2024
£61,193
£63,7520 / 3
2023
£67,884
£73,1670 / 0
2022
£80,814
£72,6620 / 0
2021
£86,107
£91,2820 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sponsor A Gambian Child

What does Sponsor A Gambian Child do?

The principle activity of the charity is the furthering of education in The Republic of the Gambia through the sponsorship of primary and secondary school age children.

How much income did Sponsor A Gambian Child report in 2025?

Sponsor A Gambian Child reported total income of £77k and reported expenditure of £60k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sponsor A Gambian Child registered as a charity?

Sponsor A Gambian Child was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 April 2010 as charity number 1135446. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Sponsor A Gambian Child?

Sponsor A Gambian Child is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is CAROL MARGARET KENDALL-SMITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sponsor A Gambian Child operate?

Sponsor A Gambian Child operates across 2 areas: The Gambia and Oxfordshire.

Is Sponsor A Gambian Child a registered charity?

Yes — Sponsor A Gambian Child is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135446.

Details

Address
18 Four Limes
Wheathampstead
ST. ALBANS
Hertfordshire
AL4 8JN
Registration Date
12 April 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4043494
Charity Number
1135446

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Trustees

CAROL MARGARET KENDALL-SMITH Chair
JONATHAN BLUNDELL
Richard Kendall-Smith
Also governs 1 other charity
THOMAS IAN KENDALL-SMITH

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