Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Krio Descendants Union London as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 1197694Charitable company
Krio Descendants Union London
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Krio Descendants Union London is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Krio Descendants Union London?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
- £3,100
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
- £2,500
- Registered charity number
- 1197694
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Charitable company
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Sheerness
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
- Website
- www.kdulondon.org
Quick answer
Krio Descendants Union London (number 1197694) 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 Krio Descendants Union London do?
1) To advance the education of the public in the arts, culture, language and heritage of the Krio people of Sierra Leone.2) To prevent or relieve poverty in the United Kingdom and Sierra Leone by providing: grants, items, and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Krio Descendants Union London
Answers Krio Descendants Union London gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Company number
- 12105302 (Companies House)
- Also known as
- Kdu London
- Where it says it operates
- Throughout England and Wales · Sierra Leone
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; 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 Krio Descendants Union London registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Krio Descendants Union London yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Krio Descendants Union London. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to Krio Descendants Union London?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Krio Descendants Union London a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Krio Descendants Union London as a registered charity (number 1197694) 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 Krio Descendants Union London's charity number?
- Krio Descendants Union London's charity number is 1197694. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1197694?
- Search 1197694 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 Krio Descendants Union London do?
- 1) To advance the education of the public in the arts, culture, language and heritage of the Krio people of Sierra Leone.2) To prevent or relieve poverty in the United Kingdom and Sierra Leone by providing: grants, items, and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
- Does Krio Descendants Union London have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Krio Descendants Union London. 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 Krio Descendants Union London?
- Krio Descendants Union London's website listed in our register data is https://www.kdulondon.org. 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 Krio Descendants Union London?
- The register does not record Krio Descendants Union London as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was Krio Descendants Union London registered as a charity?
- Krio Descendants Union London was entered on the register on 28 January 2022. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 12105302).
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.