--- title: "African Development Trust — check charity number 1157822 | CharityCompare" description: "Is African Development Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157822. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 1 Thane Villas. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/african-development-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:25:17.491Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer African Development Trust is a registered charity (number 1157822) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £625,359 (year ending 2025-06-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about African Development Trust? Registered charity number 1157822 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 1 Thane Villas Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £625,359 Website [www.africandt.org](http://www.africandt.org/) ## What does African Development Trust do? ALTHOUGH ITS MISSION IS TO WORK ALL AFRICA, ADT IS OPERATING IN SOMALIA PARTICULARLY IDP CAMPS IN MOGADISHU AND ITS SUBURBS. THE MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE: - WATER AND SANITATION DEVELOPMENT - PROVISION OF EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE (MOBILE CLINICS)- BASIC EDUCATION - EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION- ORPHAN SPONSORSHIP- SEASONAL PROJECT (QURBANI AND RAMADAN) ## What causes is African Development Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for African Development Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. African Development Trust is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=african-development-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.africandt.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is African Development Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. African Development Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157822) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is African Development Trust's charity number? African Development Trust's charity number is 1157822. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157822? Search 1157822 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 African Development Trust do? ALTHOUGH ITS MISSION IS TO WORK ALL AFRICA, ADT IS OPERATING IN SOMALIA PARTICULARLY IDP CAMPS IN MOGADISHU AND ITS SUBURBS. THE MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE: - WATER AND SANITATION DEVELOPMENT - PROVISION OF EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE (MOBILE CLINICS)- BASIC EDUCATION - EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION- ORPHAN SPONSORSHIP- SEASONAL PROJECT (QURBANI AND RAMADAN) Does African Development Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for African Development Trust. 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 African Development Trust? African Development Trust's website is http://www.africandt.org/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1157822).