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Registered charity · No. 1159520Cradley Heath

Building Futures in the Gambia

Building Futures in the Gambia is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, overseas aid/famine relief, based in Cradley Heath.

Quick answer

Building Futures in the Gambia is a registered charity (number 1159520) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £5,034 (year ending 2025-09-01). 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 Building Futures in the Gambia?

Registered charity number
1159520
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Cradley Heath
Latest income (year ending 2025-09-01)
£5,034

What does Building Futures in the Gambia do?

The charity is currently involved in a project to build a small nursery school in Busumbala Village in The Gambia, West Africa. Funds are being raised through projects at schools/colleges where the trustees are employed and also through projects organised by local volunteers. Details regarding the current Busumbala School Project can be found at https://bfigcharity.org/

What causes is Building Futures in the Gambia registered for?

Education/trainingOverseas Aid/famine Relief

Why is there no Clarity Score for Building Futures in the Gambia yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Building Futures in the Gambia 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Building Futures in the Gambia a legitimate charity?
Yes. Building Futures in the Gambia is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159520) 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 Building Futures in the Gambia's charity number?
Building Futures in the Gambia's charity number is 1159520. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1159520?
Search 1159520 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 Building Futures in the Gambia do?
The charity is currently involved in a project to build a small nursery school in Busumbala Village in The Gambia, West Africa. Funds are being raised through projects at schools/colleges where the trustees are employed and also through projects organised by local volunteers. Details regarding the current Busumbala School Project can be found at https://bfigcharity.org/
Does Building Futures in the Gambia have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Building Futures in the Gambia. 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 Building Futures in the Gambia?
Building Futures in the Gambia's website is https://bfigcharity.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.