Is Shed the Light Gambia a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Shed the Light Gambia as a registered charity (number 1206831) 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 Shed the Light Gambia's charity number?

Shed the Light Gambia's charity number is 1206831. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1206831?

Search 1206831 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.

Does Shed the Light Gambia have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shed the Light Gambia. 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 Shed the Light Gambia?

Shed the Light Gambia's website listed in our register data is https://www.shed-the-lightgambia.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 Shed the Light Gambia registered as a charity?

Shed the Light Gambia was entered on the register on 1 February 2024.

Registered charity · No. 1206831CIO

Shed the Light Gambia

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Shed the Light Gambia is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.

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What are the key facts about Shed the Light Gambia?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £19,327
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £839
Registered charity number: 1206831
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Flackwell Heath
Website: www.shed-the-lightgambia.com

Quick answer

Shed the Light Gambia (number 1206831) 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 Shed the Light Gambia do?

SHED the Light Gambia is a fundraising and volunteer resourcing charity supporting Health, Education and Christian outreach work being undertaken by the Evangelical Church of The Gambia (ECG) at Sibanor. The work there is centred on ECG Sibanor Health Centre which provides inpatient, outpatient and maternity services to Sibanor village and the surrounding community.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shed the Light Gambia

Answers Shed the Light Gambia gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 5 April 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?

Shed the Light Gambia's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 February 2024
Where it says it operates: The Gambia

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Other Finance; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; 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 Shed the Light Gambia registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Shed the Light Gambia yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Shed the Light Gambia. 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 Shed the Light Gambia?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shed the Light Gambia a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Shed the Light Gambia as a registered charity (number 1206831) 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 Shed the Light Gambia's charity number?: Shed the Light Gambia's charity number is 1206831. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1206831?: Search 1206831 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 Shed the Light Gambia do?: SHED the Light Gambia is a fundraising and volunteer resourcing charity supporting Health, Education and Christian outreach work being undertaken by the Evangelical Church of The Gambia (ECG) at Sibanor. The work there is centred on ECG Sibanor Health Centre which provides inpatient, outpatient and maternity services to Sibanor village and the surrounding community.
Does Shed the Light Gambia have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shed the Light Gambia. 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 Shed the Light Gambia?: Shed the Light Gambia's website listed in our register data is https://www.shed-the-lightgambia.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.
Are Shed the Light Gambia's trustees paid?: Shed the Light Gambia's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Shed the Light Gambia registered as a charity?: Shed the Light Gambia was entered on the register on 1 February 2024.

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.