Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Vimba is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief.
Vimba (number 1125516) 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 Vimba do?
Vimba channels its energy and funds on Child Feeding and Education Centres. Children receive :One guaranteed nutritional meal a day, Informal education, Regular medical checks by a nurse. Vimba is also working with a primary school of 270 pupils regenerating their existing derelict buildings and resources, providing them with running water and electricity as well as one meal a day for all pupils.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Vimba
Answers Vimba gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 Vimba 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
Vimba's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
South Africa · Zimbabwe
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; 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 Vimba registered for?
Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief
Why is there no Clarity Score for Vimba yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists Vimba as a registered charity (number 1125516) 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 Vimba's charity number?
Vimba's charity number is 1125516. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Vimba do?
Vimba channels its energy and funds on Child Feeding and Education Centres. Children receive :One guaranteed nutritional meal a day, Informal education, Regular medical checks by a nurse. Vimba is also working with a primary school of 270 pupils regenerating their existing derelict buildings and resources, providing them with running water and electricity as well as one meal a day for all pupils.
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How can I donate to Vimba?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Vimba?
The register records Vimba 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 Vimba's trustees paid?
Vimba's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Vimba registered as a charity?
Vimba was entered on the register on 14 August 2008.