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UK Jarra Association

The activities carried out by the association involves supporting health facilities with essential medical equipment and supplies, building science and IT labs to promote the uptake of STEM related subjects in rural Gambia, granting scholarships to the most outstanding students in STEM related subjects in rural Gambia and also providing grants to needy individuals and other community organisations

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Activities & Mission

The activities carried out by the association involves supporting health facilities with essential medical equipment and supplies, building science and IT labs to promote the uptake of STEM related subjects in rural Gambia, granting scholarships to the most outstanding students in STEM related subjects in rural Gambia and also providing grants to needy individuals and other community organisations

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
£2,455
Latest Expenditure
£591

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 24.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 24.1%
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
£2,455
£5910 / 183
2024
£7,427
£7,2960 / 179
2023
£6,841
£3,4670 / 184
2022
£6,709
£5,8540 / 153
2021
£3,561
£8,7830 / 140

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about UK Jarra Association

What does UK Jarra Association do?

The activities carried out by the association involves supporting health facilities with essential medical equipment and supplies, building science and IT labs to promote the uptake of STEM related subjects in rural Gambia, granting scholarships to the most outstanding students in STEM related subjects in rural Gambia and also providing grants to needy individuals and other community organisations

How much income did UK Jarra Association report in 2025?

UK Jarra Association reported total income of £2k and reported expenditure of £591.00 for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was UK Jarra Association registered as a charity?

UK Jarra Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 May 2017 as charity number 1173058. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs UK Jarra Association?

UK Jarra Association is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is YAYA FOFANA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does UK Jarra Association operate?

UK Jarra Association operates across 2 areas: The Gambia and England And Wales.

Is UK Jarra Association a registered charity?

Yes — UK Jarra Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173058.

Details

Address
35 Golden Eagle Gardens
BIRMINGHAM
B23 5GY
Website
www.ukja.org
Registration Date
16 May 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5087292
Charity Number
1173058

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Trustees

YAYA FOFANA Chair
ALHAGIE F SAIDYKHAN
FATOU CEESAY
KEBBA LANG SANNEH
LAMIN MANJANG
Marie Kinteh-Eaton
Mustapha A K Darboe
MUSTAPHA SANNEH

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