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Castellan African Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty.
Castellan African Trust (number 1141847) 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 Castellan African Trust do?
The prevention or relief of poverty and sickness in Africa by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.To advance the education of children and young people in Africa through the provision of grants, sponsorship and facilities for education.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Castellan African Trust
Answers Castellan African Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 May 2025, 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 Castellan African 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
Castellan African Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 May 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
C.a.t.
Where it says it operates
The Gambia
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.
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 Castellan African Trust registered for?
Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for Castellan African Trust yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists Castellan African Trust as a registered charity (number 1141847) 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 Castellan African Trust's charity number?
Castellan African Trust's charity number is 1141847. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Castellan African Trust do?
The prevention or relief of poverty and sickness in Africa by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.To advance the education of children and young people in Africa through the provision of grants, sponsorship and facilities for education.
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How can I donate to Castellan African Trust?
Castellan African Trust's website listed in our register data is http://castellanafricantrust.co.uk. 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 Castellan African Trust?
The register records Castellan African 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.
Are Castellan African Trust's trustees paid?
Castellan African Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 May 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Castellan African Trust registered as a charity?
Castellan African Trust was entered on the register on 11 May 2011.