Zamcog (number 1136086) 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 Zamcog do?
ZAMCOG provides grants in support of the education and care of orphans and vulnerable children, principally at schools in the Kabwe area, Zambia. The charity funds primary and secondary education, care homes for children to provide a secure living environment, transition housing for students in gap years, a feeding programme for those most in need and sponsor tertiary education and training.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Zamcog
Answers Zamcog 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 Zamcog 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
Zamcog's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 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 Zamcog registered for?
Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
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The register data used for this profile lists Zamcog as a registered charity (number 1136086) 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 Zamcog's charity number?
Zamcog's charity number is 1136086. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Zamcog do?
ZAMCOG provides grants in support of the education and care of orphans and vulnerable children, principally at schools in the Kabwe area, Zambia. The charity funds primary and secondary education, care homes for children to provide a secure living environment, transition housing for students in gap years, a feeding programme for those most in need and sponsor tertiary education and training.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Zamcog. 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 Zamcog?
Zamcog's website listed in our register data is http://www.zamcog.org.uk. 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 Zamcog?
The register records Zamcog 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 Zamcog's trustees paid?
Zamcog's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Zamcog registered as a charity?
Zamcog was entered on the register on 24 May 2010. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 07184854).