Is Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) as a registered charity (number 1116623) 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 Bridging the Gap (Across Africa)'s charity number?

Bridging the Gap (Across Africa)'s charity number is 1116623. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1116623?

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Does Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bridging the Gap (Across Africa). 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 Bridging the Gap (Across Africa)?

Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Bridging the Gap (Across Africa): Bridging the Gap.

When was Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) registered as a charity?

Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) was entered on the register on 2 November 2006.

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Bridging the Gap (Across Africa)

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, overseas aid/famine relief.

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What are the key facts about Bridging the Gap (Across Africa)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-11-01: £570
Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-01: £0
Registered charity number: 1116623
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Cambridge
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) (number 1116623) 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 Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) do?

To advance the education of children & young persons in Africa, by the provision of school equipment & establishing links with schools & individuals across the UK.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bridging the Gap (Across Africa)

Answers Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) 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 does not record Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 2 November 2006
Also known as: Bgap
Previous names on the register: Bridging the Gap
Where it says it operates: Ealing · Cameroon

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Services; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingOverseas Aid/famine Relief

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bridging the Gap (Across Africa). 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) as a registered charity (number 1116623) 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 Bridging the Gap (Across Africa)'s charity number?: Bridging the Gap (Across Africa)'s charity number is 1116623. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1116623?: Search 1116623 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 Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) do?: To advance the education of children & young persons in Africa, by the provision of school equipment & establishing links with schools & individuals across the UK.
Does Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bridging the Gap (Across Africa). 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 Bridging the Gap (Across Africa)?: Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) 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 Bridging the Gap (Across Africa)?: The register does not record Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Bridging the Gap (Across Africa): Bridging the Gap.
When was Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) registered as a charity?: Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) was entered on the register on 2 November 2006.

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.