--- title: "Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania) — charity 1208326 | CharityCompare" description: "Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania) (charity 1208326). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shimbwe-development-trust-tanzania-2 retrieved: 2026-10-07T14:29:54.475Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1208326CIO SD # Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania) Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.shimbwetrust.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1208326&subId=0) Work at Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=shimbwe-development-trust-tanzania-2&type=claim&name=Shimbwe%20Development%20Trust%20(Tanzania)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania)? Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31 £0 Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31 £0 Registered charity number 1208326 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) Tunbridge Wells Website [WWW.SHIMBWETRUST.ORG](http://www.shimbwetrust.org/) Quick answer Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania) (number 1208326) 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. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania) Answers Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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? Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 20 May 2024 Where it says it operates Tanzania ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space. 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 Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania) registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania). 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania)? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=shimbwe-development-trust-tanzania-2&type=claim&name=Shimbwe%20Development%20Trust%20(Tanzania)) [Visit charity website](http://www.shimbwetrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania) a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania) as a registered charity (number 1208326) 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 Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania)'s charity number? Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania)'s charity number is 1208326. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1208326? Search 1208326 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 Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania) do? Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania) is registered with the Charity Commission for: the prevention or relief of poverty. See its official register entry for full details. Does Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania). 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 Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania)? Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania)'s website listed in our register data is http://WWW.SHIMBWETRUST.ORG. 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 Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania)'s trustees paid? Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania) registered as a charity? Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania) was entered on the register on 20 May 2024. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1208326&subId=0).