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title: "African Oyster Trust — check charity number 1118298 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is African Oyster Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1118298. Education/training charity based in Coston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/african-oyster-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:42:20.829Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

African Oyster Trust is a registered charity (number 1118298) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £46,473 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Oyster Trust?

Registered charity number

1118298

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Coston

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£46,473

Website

[www.africanoystertrust.co.uk](http://www.africanoystertrust.co.uk/)

## What does African Oyster Trust do?

The Charity provides funds for the running of four nursery schools and three clinics in the Gambia, and the wherewithal to develop and improve those projects and potentially to add new ones.

## What causes is African Oyster Trust registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for African Oyster Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. African Oyster 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is African Oyster Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. African Oyster Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1118298) 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 Oyster Trust's charity number?

African Oyster Trust's charity number is 1118298. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1118298?

Search 1118298 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 Oyster Trust do?

The Charity provides funds for the running of four nursery schools and three clinics in the Gambia, and the wherewithal to develop and improve those projects and potentially to add new ones.

Does African Oyster Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for African Oyster 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 Oyster Trust?

African Oyster Trust's website is http://www.africanoystertrust.co.uk — 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/1118298).