Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.
Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access (number 1149006) 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 Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access do?
The charity supports children and families in The Gambia, West Africa. We provide access to education through sponsorship at nursery or school and provide access to medication and healthcare. We provide clothing and food items for children and families in The Gambia alongside supporting family members getting into employment.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access
Answers Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 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 Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access 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
Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
S.a.a.m.a
Where it says it operates
The Gambia
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Other Finance; 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 Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access registered for?
Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability
Why is there no Clarity Score for Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access yet?
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Is Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access as a registered charity (number 1149006) 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 Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access's charity number?
Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access's charity number is 1149006. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1149006?
Search 1149006 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 Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access do?
The charity supports children and families in The Gambia, West Africa. We provide access to education through sponsorship at nursery or school and provide access to medication and healthcare. We provide clothing and food items for children and families in The Gambia alongside supporting family members getting into employment.
Does Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access. 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 Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access?
Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access's website listed in our register data is https://saamainthegambia.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 Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access?
The register records Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access 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 Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access's trustees paid?
Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access registered as a charity?
Sponsoring Academic and Medical Access was entered on the register on 18 September 2012.