Smile With Gambia

Smile With Gambia is a UK-based nonprofit charity organisation, registered under charity number 1190723. Founded in 2019, the charity is dedicated to supporting disadvantaged communities along the Smiling Coast of Africa, The Gambia.

History and Origin

Smile With Gambia was conceived in April 2019 when its founders met while volunteering on an orphanage development programme in The Gambia. The kindness and warm spirit of the local people inspired them to establish the charity with the mission of bringing smiles and tangible support to those in need in the region.

Mission and Activities

The charity focuses on general charitable purposes aimed at improving the lives of children and young people, supporting other charitable activities, and sponsoring or undertaking research to benefit the community. It began with projects such as the construction of a mosque and classrooms. In April 2020, Smile With Gambia expanded its initiatives by launching a Ramadan food pack distribution programme for the poor and needy. Since then, the charity has grown its reach and diversity of projects to continually serve vulnerable populations within The Gambia.

Governance

Smile With Gambia operates under the guidance of a trustee board responsible for its management and administration. The charity safeguards vulnerable beneficiaries and manages volunteers effectively while maintaining policies for complaints handling, conflict of interest resolution, investment, and risk management.

As of the latest records, the trustee board comprises:

Volunteers and Workforce

The charity engages approximately 40 volunteers who contribute to its projects and operations. There are no employees receiving benefits over £60,000.

Financial Overview

For the financial year ending 30 July 2022, Smile With Gambia has reported income and expenditure primarily used to fund its charitable projects and operational costs. The charity maintains transparent governance and fundraising practices.

Location and Reach

Smile With Gambia is registered and operates within England but focuses its charitable efforts exclusively on The Gambia, striving to improve educational facilities, provide food aid, and support community development along the Smiling Coast of Africa.

This summary reflects Smile With Gambia's commitment to improving lives through sustainable charitable work and highlights its governance structure and ongoing initiatives as of 2022[4][5][1][2].

[1] https://www.smilewithgambia.co.uk [2] https://www.instagram.com/smilewithgambia/ [3] https://www.smilewithgambia.co.uk/donate [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5160767/charity-overview [5] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5160767/full-print