Supporting West Africa Through Schooling (swats)
Supporting West Africa Through Schooling, Swats
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1159662
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Dec. 17, 2014
- Legal form
- CIO
Address
- Address
- THE COACH HOUSE
GREGORIES FARM LANE
BEACONSFIELD
HP9 1HJ
Contact
- Phone
- 07815728632
- [email protected]
- Website
swats.co.uk
Activities
To advance the education of the pupils at the Evans Primary School, Freetown, Sierra Leone, by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school. To promote or support the education of people in West Africa by awarding scholarships, maintenance allowances or grants tenable at any school, university, college or institution of higher or further education.
Objects: 1. The Advancement Of Education For The Public Benefit In West Africa By Such Means As The Trustees Think Fit Including:(a) Providing And Assisting In The Provision Of Facilities For Education At Schools Including At The Evans Primary School In Tengbeh Town, Freetown;(b) Promoting, Supporting Or Funding Individuals Or Organisations In Order That West African People In Need Can Access Educational Or Training Programmes Beyond Primary School Including:(i) Awarding Financial Support To Such Persons (e.g. Scholarships, Maintenance Allowances Or Grants Or Resources/items Tenable For Secondary, Tertiary, Further, Higher, Specialist Or Vocational Education Or Training);(ii) Providing For Their Education Or Preparation For Entry To Any Occupation, Trade Or Profession On Leaving Any Educational Establishment.(iii) Assisting Any Charity In West Africa Whose Aims Include Advancing Education Of Persons By Developing Their Mental, Physical And Moral Capabilities Through Educational Or Leisure Time Activities;2. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty In West Africa By Providing Grants, Items, And Services To Individuals In Need And/or Charities, Or Other Organisations Working To Prevent Or Relieve Poverty Including, But Not Limited To, The Purchase Of Food, Medical Supplies, Medical Treatment Or Other Goods Or Services Necessary For Relieving Poverty
Classification
- How
- Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Other Finance, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- What
- Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Overseas Aid/famine Relief
- Who
- Children/young People, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin
Areas of operation
- Country
- Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, Togo
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | £8,705 | £11,141 |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £10,500 | £14,282 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £12,821 | £12,007 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £6,169 | £11,623 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £10,901 | £8,943 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Ruth Handcock (Chair) | Jan. 1, 2015 |
| Claire Purchase | Nov. 17, 2014 |
| Fraser Handcock | Jan. 1, 2015 |
| Richard Wilson | Jan. 1, 2023 |
Nearby
- The Sherling Charitable Trust 0.2 mi
- '2 Equal 1 (UK)' 0.2 mi
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- Hope Church Beaconsfield 0.2 mi