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Registered charity · No. 1187847
Actom
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Actom is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Actom?
- Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31
- £3,254
- Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31
- £5,388
- Registered charity number
- 1187847
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Strensall
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Yes
Quick answer
Actom (number 1187847) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Actom do?
We operate in Kenya. We aim to improve the lives of the people. We have successfully raised funds and built a fresh water supply for the village of Mariakani which was commissioned in December 2020. We have also sent fees for education for the local children, a full shipping container of goods, and humanitarian aid for fifteen young women in a hostel in Meru.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Actom
Answers Actom gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Kenya
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.
Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Actom registered for?
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for Actom yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Actom. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to Actom?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Actom a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Actom as a registered charity (number 1187847) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
- What is Actom's charity number?
- Actom's charity number is 1187847. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1187847?
- Search 1187847 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
- What does Actom do?
- We operate in Kenya. We aim to improve the lives of the people. We have successfully raised funds and built a fresh water supply for the village of Mariakani which was commissioned in December 2020. We have also sent fees for education for the local children, a full shipping container of goods, and humanitarian aid for fifteen young women in a hostel in Meru.
- Does Actom have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Actom. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
- How can I donate to Actom?
- Actom does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Actom?
- The register records Actom as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
- When was Actom registered as a charity?
- Actom was entered on the register on 10 February 2020.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.