Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Timu Rafiki is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, economic/community development/employment.
Timu Rafiki (number 1178475) 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 Timu Rafiki do?
We support young people through Scouting in Kenya by:Creating life changing opportunities to deliver educational projectsSupporting Scouting to be sustainable in KenyaProviding skills for better opportunities in life
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Timu Rafiki
Answers Timu Rafiki 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 does not record Timu Rafiki as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Timu Rafiki's annual return for the year ending 31 October 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Timu Rafiki International
Where it says it operates
Throughout England · Kenya
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; 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.
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The register data used for this profile lists Timu Rafiki as a registered charity (number 1178475) 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 Timu Rafiki's charity number?
Timu Rafiki's charity number is 1178475. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1178475?
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What does Timu Rafiki do?
We support young people through Scouting in Kenya by:Creating life changing opportunities to deliver educational projectsSupporting Scouting to be sustainable in KenyaProviding skills for better opportunities in life
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How can I donate to Timu Rafiki?
Timu Rafiki's website listed in our register data is http://www.timurafiki.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 Timu Rafiki?
The register does not record Timu Rafiki as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Timu Rafiki's trustees paid?
Timu Rafiki's annual return for the year ending 31 October 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Timu Rafiki registered as a charity?
Timu Rafiki was entered on the register on 22 May 2018.