Chess (Children's Health and Education Secured By Sponsorship)
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Chess (Children's Health and Education Secured By Sponsorship) 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.
Chess (Children's Health and Education Secured By Sponsorship) (number 1048546) 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 Chess (Children's Health and Education Secured By Sponsorship) do?
Sponsors children through their education and provides medical treatment through three clinics in Mombasa Kenya. Supports students through university and assists with the relief of poverty through the provision of food and other basic necessities such as clothing etc. School uniforms and other essential school items also provided. Now funding building work for educational facilities.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Chess (Children's Health and Education Secured By Sponsorship) 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
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Kenya
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.
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What causes is Chess (Children's Health and Education Secured By Sponsorship) registered for?
Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
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Is Chess (Children's Health and Education Secured By Sponsorship) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Chess (Children's Health and Education Secured By Sponsorship) as a registered charity (number 1048546) 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 Chess (Children's Health and Education Secured By Sponsorship)'s charity number?
Chess (Children's Health and Education Secured By Sponsorship)'s charity number is 1048546. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1048546?
Search 1048546 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 Chess (Children's Health and Education Secured By Sponsorship) do?
Sponsors children through their education and provides medical treatment through three clinics in Mombasa Kenya. Supports students through university and assists with the relief of poverty through the provision of food and other basic necessities such as clothing etc. School uniforms and other essential school items also provided. Now funding building work for educational facilities.
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How can I donate to Chess (Children's Health and Education Secured By Sponsorship)?
Chess (Children's Health and Education Secured By Sponsorship)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.chess-kenya.org.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 Chess (Children's Health and Education Secured By Sponsorship)?
The register records Chess (Children's Health and Education Secured By Sponsorship) 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.
When was Chess (Children's Health and Education Secured By Sponsorship) registered as a charity?
Chess (Children's Health and Education Secured By Sponsorship) was entered on the register on 10 August 1995.