Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Smiles to Tanzania Charity is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
Smiles to Tanzania Charity (number 1171029) 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 Smiles to Tanzania Charity do?
We operate on the Island of Ukerewe, Tanzania. Our main activity is raising funds to purchase school uniforms, exercise books, pens and pencils to enable orphaned and disadvantaged children the opportunity to attend school and gain an education. We fund the purchase of Solar Lights for homes that do not have electricity. In addition we operate a health Fund to enable sick children to receive help
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Smiles to Tanzania Charity
Answers Smiles to Tanzania Charity gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 October 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 Smiles to Tanzania Charity 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
Smiles to Tanzania Charity's annual return for the year ending 31 October 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.
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 Smiles to Tanzania Charity registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
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Is Smiles to Tanzania Charity a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Smiles to Tanzania Charity as a registered charity (number 1171029) 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 Smiles to Tanzania Charity's charity number?
Smiles to Tanzania Charity's charity number is 1171029. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Smiles to Tanzania Charity do?
We operate on the Island of Ukerewe, Tanzania. Our main activity is raising funds to purchase school uniforms, exercise books, pens and pencils to enable orphaned and disadvantaged children the opportunity to attend school and gain an education. We fund the purchase of Solar Lights for homes that do not have electricity. In addition we operate a health Fund to enable sick children to receive help
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How can I donate to Smiles to Tanzania Charity?
Smiles to Tanzania Charity's website listed in our register data is http://www.smilestotanzania.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Smiles to Tanzania Charity?
The register records Smiles to Tanzania Charity 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 Smiles to Tanzania Charity's trustees paid?
Smiles to Tanzania Charity's annual return for the year ending 31 October 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Smiles to Tanzania Charity registered as a charity?
Smiles to Tanzania Charity was entered on the register on 9 January 2017.