Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Gambian Pencil Project is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief, economic/community development/employment.
The Gambian Pencil Project (number 1088420) 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 The Gambian Pencil Project do?
Fundraising to provide funds to advance education for the children in The Gambia to relieve poverty by the provision of financial assistance: to parents to help them pay towards advancing the education of their children and to provide food assistance in local communities.Assist in providing fresh water to Gambian communities.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Gambian Pencil Project
Answers The Gambian Pencil Project 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 The Gambian Pencil Project 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
The Gambian Pencil Project'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
Roots Nursery School
Previous names on the register
Friends of Faji -Kunda Nursery School
Where it says it operates
The Gambia
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; 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 The Gambian Pencil Project registered for?
The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine ReliefEconomic/community Development/employment
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Gambian Pencil Project yet?
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Is The Gambian Pencil Project a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Gambian Pencil Project as a registered charity (number 1088420) 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 The Gambian Pencil Project's charity number?
The Gambian Pencil Project's charity number is 1088420. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1088420?
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What does The Gambian Pencil Project do?
Fundraising to provide funds to advance education for the children in The Gambia to relieve poverty by the provision of financial assistance: to parents to help them pay towards advancing the education of their children and to provide food assistance in local communities.Assist in providing fresh water to Gambian communities.
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How can I donate to The Gambian Pencil Project?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Gambian Pencil Project?
The register records The Gambian Pencil Project 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 The Gambian Pencil Project's trustees paid?
The Gambian Pencil Project's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was The Gambian Pencil Project previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The Gambian Pencil Project: Friends of Faji -Kunda Nursery School.
When was The Gambian Pencil Project registered as a charity?
The Gambian Pencil Project was entered on the register on 13 September 2001.