Is Maasai Education Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Maasai Education Trust as a registered charity (number 1179405) 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 Maasai Education Trust's charity number?

Maasai Education Trust's charity number is 1179405. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1179405?

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Does Maasai Education Trust have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Maasai Education Trust?

Maasai Education Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Maasai Education Trust registered as a charity?

Maasai Education Trust was entered on the register on 1 August 2018.

Registered charity · No. 1179405Trust

Maasai Education Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Maasai Education Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Maasai Education Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £0
Registered charity number: 1179405
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Rosewood Drive
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes

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Maasai Education Trust (number 1179405) 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 Maasai Education Trust do?

To advance the education of children and young people from the Maasai region of Southern Kenya by providing and assisting in the provision of sponsorship and other financial help to support secondary and higher education. For the public benefit to promote the education of children and young people in Kenya in such a way that the trustees think fit,

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Maasai Education Trust

Answers Maasai Education Trust 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Maasai Education 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 August 2018
Also known as: Met
Where it says it operates: Kenya

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance.

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 Maasai Education Trust registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Maasai Education Trust yet?

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What should you check before donating to Maasai Education Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Maasai Education Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Maasai Education Trust as a registered charity (number 1179405) 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 Maasai Education Trust's charity number?: Maasai Education Trust's charity number is 1179405. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1179405?: Search 1179405 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 Maasai Education Trust do?: To advance the education of children and young people from the Maasai region of Southern Kenya by providing and assisting in the provision of sponsorship and other financial help to support secondary and higher education. For the public benefit to promote the education of children and young people in Kenya in such a way that the trustees think fit,
Does Maasai Education Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maasai Education Trust. 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 Maasai Education Trust?: Maasai Education Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Maasai Education Trust?: The register records Maasai Education 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.
When was Maasai Education Trust registered as a charity?: Maasai Education Trust was entered on the register on 1 August 2018.

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.