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Gems (Gambian Educational And Medical Services)

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1107994
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Aug. 4, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Feb. 8, 2005
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
38 Colbourne Road
Hove
BN3 1TB

Activities

We support a small nursery school in the village of Sinchu Balia, Gambia. We fundraise primarily to support the staffing costs and maintenance of the buildings, as well as learning and teaching resources.

Objects: 1. The Advancement Of Education Among Children In Gambia, In Particular But Not By Way Of Limitation Those Of Pre-School Age With Special Educational Needs (The Beneficiaries), By The Establishment And Maintenance Of Nursery Schools And Financial Assistance With The Recruitment And Training Of Teachers.2. The Promotion And Protection Of Good Health Among The Beneficiaries, Their Families, Carers And The Inhabitants Of Senchu Balia, The Gambia, The Provision And Support Of A Free Pharmacy And Treatment Centre.

Classification

How
Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
What
Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Economic/community Development/employment
Who
Children/young People, People With Disabilities

Geography

Area of benefit
Gambia
Country
The Gambia

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
March 31, 2026 Aug. 4, 2026On time £2,453 £3,111
March 31, 2025 July 25, 2025On time £2,637 £1,774
March 31, 2024 Aug. 20, 2024On time £2,964 £3,337
March 31, 2023 April 23, 202483 days late £2,591 £2,407
March 31, 2022 July 17, 2022On time £2,499 £3,097
March 31, 2021 Dec. 28, 2021 £8,972 £4,881

Trustees

Name Appointed
Maxine Lambert (Chair) Oct. 16, 2011
Cate Grundy Nov. 10, 2018
David Bennie May 18, 2018
Gill Bennie May 18, 2018
Jane Snow Oct. 16, 2011