Is Sid Vale - Africa Link a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sid Vale - Africa Link as a registered charity (number 327792) 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.

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Sid Vale - Africa Link's charity number is 327792. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to Sid Vale - Africa Link?

Sid Vale - Africa Link does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Sid Vale - Africa Link registered as a charity?

Sid Vale - Africa Link was entered on the register on 10 May 1988.

Registered charity · No. 327792

Sid Vale - Africa Link

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Sid Vale - Africa Link is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, overseas aid/famine relief.

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What are the key facts about Sid Vale - Africa Link?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 327792
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Sidmouth
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes

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Sid Vale - Africa Link (number 327792) 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 Sid Vale - Africa Link do?

Sidvale Africa Link is a small charity that promotes friendship and cooperation between the people of the Sid Valley in East Devon and the people of the Bolero District in Northern Malawi. Since 1986 this charity has assisted the people of Bolero with various agricultural and educational projects. There have, over the years, been many visits to the area by people from East Devon.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sid Vale - Africa Link

Answers Sid Vale - Africa Link 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 Sid Vale - Africa Link 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: 10 May 1988
Also known as: Sid Vale Africa Link
Where it says it operates: Devon · Malawi

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; 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 Sid Vale - Africa Link registered for?

Education/trainingOverseas Aid/famine Relief

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sid Vale - Africa Link yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sid Vale - Africa Link a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sid Vale - Africa Link as a registered charity (number 327792) 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 Sid Vale - Africa Link's charity number?: Sid Vale - Africa Link's charity number is 327792. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 327792?: Search 327792 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 Sid Vale - Africa Link do?: Sidvale Africa Link is a small charity that promotes friendship and cooperation between the people of the Sid Valley in East Devon and the people of the Bolero District in Northern Malawi. Since 1986 this charity has assisted the people of Bolero with various agricultural and educational projects. There have, over the years, been many visits to the area by people from East Devon.
Does Sid Vale - Africa Link have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sid Vale - Africa Link. 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 Sid Vale - Africa Link?: Sid Vale - Africa Link 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 Sid Vale - Africa Link?: The register records Sid Vale - Africa Link 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 Sid Vale - Africa Link registered as a charity?: Sid Vale - Africa Link was entered on the register on 10 May 1988.

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.