Congo Children Trust
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The Trust currently works in the city of Lubumbashi and the the three main activity areas are: To set-up and run "Centre Kimbilio" as a centre offering education, skills training and basic welfare for street children in association with the Anglican church.To create longer term residential accommodation for street children.To work with others to prevent children ending up on the streets.
The Congo Children Trust supports vulnerable street children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Our flagship project, Kimbilio, works in the southern city of Lubumbashi supporting over 500 children each month, with the aim of reintegrating them with their families. Kimbilio runs four centres, including an outreach centre offering food, emotional support and healthcare; two transit houses; and a small community where children live in a holistic family setting. Kimbilio also built and runs a primary school in an impoverished area of Lubumbashi. Providing high quality education to former street children and children whose parents are not able to ordinarily send their children to school. This school is a life line in the area offering a positive future and hope to children who otherwise would not have the chance to learn to read and write.
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Frequently asked questions about Congo Children Trust
Congo Children Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £248K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Congo Children Trust has £248K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Trust currently works in the city of Lubumbashi and the the three main activity areas are: To set-up and run "Centre Kimbilio" as a centre offering education, skills training and basic welfare for street children in association with the Anglican church.To create longer term residential accommodation for street children.To work with others to prevent children ending up on the streets. Congo Children Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2007.
Congo Children Trust is a charitable trust, the oldest legal form for UK charities. Trusts are governed by a trust deed and overseen by trustees who manage the charity's assets for the benefit of its stated purposes. Trusts are not incorporated and do not have a separate legal personality.
Congo Children Trust's registered charity number is 1121048. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Congo Children Trust is located in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Congo Children Trust is based in Manchester in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Congo Children Trust
- What is Congo Children Trust?
- Congo Children Trust is a education trust based in Manchester, United Kingdom. The Trust currently works in the city of Lubumbashi and the the three main activity areas are: To set-up and run "Centre Kimbilio" as a centre offering education, skills training and basic welfare for street children in association with the Anglican church.To create longer term residential accommodation for street children.To work with others to prevent children ending up on the streets.
- When was Congo Children Trust founded?
- Congo Children Trust was founded in 2007.
- Where is Congo Children Trust located?
- Headquartered in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Congo Children Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £247,728.
- Is Congo Children Trust trustworthy?
- Congo Children Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Congo Children Trust's website?
- https://www.congochildrentrust.org
- Are donations to Congo Children Trust tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.