Is Sahara Kenya Project a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sahara Kenya Project as a registered charity (number 1143739) 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 Sahara Kenya Project's charity number?

Sahara Kenya Project's charity number is 1143739. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1143739?

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Does Sahara Kenya Project have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Sahara Kenya Project?

Sahara Kenya Project's website listed in our register data is http://www.saharakenyaproject.com. 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.

When was Sahara Kenya Project registered as a charity?

Sahara Kenya Project was entered on the register on 9 September 2011.

Registered charity · No. 1143739

Sahara Kenya Project

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Sahara Kenya Project is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Sahara Kenya Project?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £2,267
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £2,502
Registered charity number: 1143739
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Thornaby
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.saharakenyaproject.com

Quick answer

Sahara Kenya Project (number 1143739) 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 Sahara Kenya Project do?

The project has been set up to help the poor people in Kenya overcome their suffering endured due to a lack of life's basic necessities. We organise fund-raising events and the money raised helps with all of our activities. In the long term we want to ensure that individuals develop the skills necessary to generate an income so that they can become independent and break the cycle of poverty.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sahara Kenya Project

Answers Sahara Kenya Project 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 Sahara Kenya Project 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: 9 September 2011
Where it says it operates: Throughout England · Kenya

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: 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 Sahara Kenya Project registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sahara Kenya Project yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sahara Kenya Project. 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 Sahara Kenya Project?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sahara Kenya Project a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sahara Kenya Project as a registered charity (number 1143739) 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 Sahara Kenya Project's charity number?: Sahara Kenya Project's charity number is 1143739. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1143739?: Search 1143739 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 Sahara Kenya Project do?: The project has been set up to help the poor people in Kenya overcome their suffering endured due to a lack of life's basic necessities. We organise fund-raising events and the money raised helps with all of our activities. In the long term we want to ensure that individuals develop the skills necessary to generate an income so that they can become independent and break the cycle of poverty.
Does Sahara Kenya Project have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sahara Kenya Project. 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 Sahara Kenya Project?: Sahara Kenya Project's website listed in our register data is http://www.saharakenyaproject.com. 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 Sahara Kenya Project?: The register records Sahara Kenya Project 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 Sahara Kenya Project registered as a charity?: Sahara Kenya Project was entered on the register on 9 September 2011.

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.