Is Bongo Development Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bongo Development Trust as a registered charity (number 1151536) 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 Bongo Development Trust's charity number?

Bongo Development Trust's charity number is 1151536. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1151536?

Search 1151536 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.

Does Bongo Development Trust have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Bongo Development Trust?

Bongo Development Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.bongodevelopment.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Bongo Development Trust registered as a charity?

Bongo Development Trust was entered on the register on 5 April 2013.

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Bongo Development Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Bongo Development Trust 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, economic/community development/employment.

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What are the key facts about Bongo Development Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £2,693
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £4,756
Registered charity number: 1151536
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Clerk Maxwell Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.bongodevelopment.org

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Bongo Development Trust (number 1151536) 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 Bongo Development Trust do?

Our objectives: To relieve poverty and promote health and development in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region of Ghana and other rural areas of Ghana, by means including the provision of improved sanitation, water supply and education.We are currently building about 20 latrines each year in a rural village.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bongo Development Trust

Answers Bongo Development Trust 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Bongo Development Trust 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. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 April 2013
Where it says it operates: Ghana

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Provides Services.

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 Bongo Development Trust registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEconomic/community Development/employment

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bongo Development Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bongo Development Trust. 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 Bongo Development Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bongo Development Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bongo Development Trust as a registered charity (number 1151536) 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 Bongo Development Trust's charity number?: Bongo Development Trust's charity number is 1151536. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1151536?: Search 1151536 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 Bongo Development Trust do?: Our objectives: To relieve poverty and promote health and development in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region of Ghana and other rural areas of Ghana, by means including the provision of improved sanitation, water supply and education.We are currently building about 20 latrines each year in a rural village.
Does Bongo Development Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bongo 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 Bongo Development Trust?: Bongo Development Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.bongodevelopment.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Bongo Development Trust?: The register records Bongo Development Trust 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 Bongo Development Trust registered as a charity?: Bongo Development Trust was entered on the register on 5 April 2013.

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.