--- title: "Building Schools for Africa — check charity number 1127661 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Building Schools for Africa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1127661. Education/training charity based in Pondwell Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/building-schools-for-africa retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:52:36.625Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Building Schools for Africa is a registered charity (number 1127661) 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 £222,422 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Building Schools for Africa? Registered charity number 1127661 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Pondwell Hill Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £222,422 Website [www.buildingschoolsforafrica.org](http://www.buildingschoolsforafrica.org/) ## What does Building Schools for Africa do? Fundraising in order to finance the building of schools, toilets and provision of clean water in collaboration with our partners Shumas, in Bamenda, North West Province, Cameroon. ## What causes is Building Schools for Africa registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Building Schools for Africa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Building Schools for 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=building-schools-for-africa&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.buildingschoolsforafrica.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Building Schools for Africa a legitimate charity? Yes. Building Schools for Africa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1127661) 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 Schools for Africa's charity number? Building Schools for Africa's charity number is 1127661. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1127661? Search 1127661 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 Schools for Africa do? Fundraising in order to finance the building of schools, toilets and provision of clean water in collaboration with our partners Shumas, in Bamenda, North West Province, Cameroon. Does Building Schools for Africa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Building Schools for 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 Building Schools for Africa? Building Schools for Africa's website is http://www.buildingschoolsforafrica.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](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/1127661).