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Rurcon Communications Unit is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty.
Rurcon Communications Unit (number 275581) 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 Rurcon Communications Unit do?
Rurcon Communications Unit exists to support and make known the practical, educational, training and extension work with African Christian leaders in Rurcon (rural development counsellors through Christian churches in Africa) to benefit whole communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Rurcon Communications Unit
Answers Rurcon Communications Unit gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 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 Rurcon Communications Unit 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
Rurcon Communications Unit's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Rurcon (UK)
Previous names on the register
Rural Development Counsellors for Christian Churches in Africa (Rurcon)
Where it says it operates
Warwickshire · Nigeria
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
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 Rurcon Communications Unit registered for?
Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for Rurcon Communications Unit yet?
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Is Rurcon Communications Unit a legitimate charity?
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Rurcon Communications Unit's charity number is 275581. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Rurcon Communications Unit do?
Rurcon Communications Unit exists to support and make known the practical, educational, training and extension work with African Christian leaders in Rurcon (rural development counsellors through Christian churches in Africa) to benefit whole communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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How can I donate to Rurcon Communications Unit?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Rurcon Communications Unit?
The register records Rurcon Communications Unit 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 Rurcon Communications Unit's trustees paid?
Rurcon Communications Unit's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Rurcon Communications Unit previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Rurcon Communications Unit: Rural Development Counsellors for Christian Churches in Africa (Rurcon).
When was Rurcon Communications Unit registered as a charity?
Rurcon Communications Unit was entered on the register on 10 July 1978.