Registered charity · No. 1004609Charitable company
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London School of Samba
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
London School of Samba is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
London School of Samba (number 1004609) 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 London School of Samba do?
The London School of Samba aims to advance education through the promotion of the arts with particular reference to samba music and dance and the culture and tradition of Afro-Brazilian Carnival.The main activities include: open access workshops to teach Brazilian dance and drumming, public performances, participation at major events, outreach work, costume design and float building.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for London School of Samba
Answers London School of Samba gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
How much are London School of Samba's highest-paid staff paid?
London School of Samba's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000.
The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record London School of Samba as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
London School of Samba's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
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Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: 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 London School of Samba registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
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The register data used for this profile lists London School of Samba as a registered charity (number 1004609) 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 London School of Samba's charity number?
London School of Samba's charity number is 1004609. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does London School of Samba do?
The London School of Samba aims to advance education through the promotion of the arts with particular reference to samba music and dance and the culture and tradition of Afro-Brazilian Carnival.The main activities include: open access workshops to teach Brazilian dance and drumming, public performances, participation at major events, outreach work, costume design and float building.
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How can I donate to London School of Samba?
London School of Samba's website listed in our register data is http://www.londonschoolofsamba.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.
How much is London School of Samba's chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. London School of Samba's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to London School of Samba?
The register does not record London School of Samba as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are London School of Samba's trustees paid?
London School of Samba's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was London School of Samba registered as a charity?
London School of Samba was entered on the register on 22 October 1991. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02564505).