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title: "Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) — check charity number 1116623 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1116623. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Cambridge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bridging-the-gap-across-africa
retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:52:42.897Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) is a registered charity (number 1116623) 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; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £570 (year ending 2025-11-01). 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 Bridging the Gap (Across Africa)?

Registered charity number

1116623

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Cambridge

Latest income (year ending 2025-11-01)

£570

## 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.

## 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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) 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 Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bridging the Gap (Across Africa) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1116623) 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 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.

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/1116623).