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Keep Kids in School - Friends of Apeed Benin, West Africa

Suffolk, England · United Kingdom Charity No 1148755 (Charity Commission) Education
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74 / 100
Integrity score
Strong transparency

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The aim of Keep Kids in School is just that: to help kids that have lost one or both parents to keep going to school in the face of severe poverty. We fundraise and support the work of a local NGO, APEED-Benin, in West Africa. We keep kids in school by paying towards their school fees, buying school books, stationery and cloth to make school uniforms, maintaining a project library and mentoring.

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Poverty

Verification & registration

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Charity Commission
Register of Charities · No 1148755
Registered

Integrity assessment

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Registration 16/20
Government registration ID on record +8
Sourced from official registry +4
Cross-referenced (2+ sources) +4
Profile not yet claimed by organization 0
Financial Transparency 12/30
No financial documents found on website 0
No financial filing on record 0
Revenue figure disclosed +6
Spending figure disclosed +6
No detailed financial breakdown disclosed 0
Governance 16/20
At least 1 officer disclosed +5
3+ officers disclosed +3
Officer titles disclosed +2
Executive compensation not disclosed 0
Mission / description on file +3
Founding date on file +3
Contact Availability 10/10
Website +3
Email +3
Phone +2
Physical address +2
Data Recency 20/20
Updated within 6 months +20
Red flags 0
No red flags detected, so nothing is deducted 0

Financials

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Annual revenue
£3,895
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Leadership at a glance

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NI
Nick B••••••••
Trustee
PE
Peta C••••••••
Trustee
RA
Rachel R••••••••
Trustee
SO
Sophie E••••••••
Trustee

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Annual revenue
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. KEEP KIDS IN SCHOOL - FRIENDS OF APEED BENIN, WEST AFRICA is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership & board

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How it stacks up against peers

Compared with 8 similar education charities in United Kingdom.

Integrity Assessment Behind peer average
This charity
74 Peer average
86

Cause areas in United Kingdom

Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.

Education
72,716
Health
26,318
Religion
24,342
Arts & Culture
24,283
Community Development
16,310
Social Services
8,665
Environment
6,258
Youth Development
4,668
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
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Charity Commission annual returns
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 5 disclosed in the public registry.

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Last updated
September 1, 2026
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Registry checked
September 1, 2026
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Keep Kids in School - Friends of Apeed Benin, West Africa

Keep Kids in School - Friends of Apeed Benin, West Africa is a registered education nonprofit based in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £4K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Based on official filings, Keep Kids in School - Friends of Apeed Benin, West Africa has £4K 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 aim of Keep Kids in School is just that: to help kids that have lost one or both parents to keep going to school in the face of severe poverty. We fundraise and support the work of a local NGO, APEED-Benin, in West Africa. We keep kids in school by paying towards their school fees, buying school books, stationery and cloth to make school uniforms, maintaining a project library and mentoring. Keep Kids in School - Friends of Apeed Benin, West Africa is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2012.

Keep Kids in School - Friends of Apeed Benin, West Africa 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.

Keep Kids in School - Friends of Apeed Benin, West Africa's registered charity number is 1148755. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

Keep Kids in School - Friends of Apeed Benin, West Africa is located in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.

Keep Kids in School - Friends of Apeed Benin, West Africa is based in Suffolk 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 Keep Kids in School - Friends of Apeed Benin, West Africa

What is Keep Kids in School - Friends of Apeed Benin, West Africa?
Keep Kids in School - Friends of Apeed Benin, West Africa is a education trust based in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The aim of Keep Kids in School is just that: to help kids that have lost one or both parents to keep going to school in the face of severe poverty. We fundraise and support the work of a local NGO, APEED-Benin, in West Africa. We keep kids in school by paying towards their school fees, buying school books, stationery and cloth to make school uniforms, maintaining a project library and mentoring.
When was Keep Kids in School - Friends of Apeed Benin, West Africa founded?
Keep Kids in School - Friends of Apeed Benin, West Africa was founded in 2012.
Where is Keep Kids in School - Friends of Apeed Benin, West Africa located?
Headquartered in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom.
What is Keep Kids in School - Friends of Apeed Benin, West Africa's annual budget?
Annual revenue is £3,895.
Is Keep Kids in School - Friends of Apeed Benin, West Africa trustworthy?
Keep Kids in School - Friends of Apeed Benin, West Africa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Keep Kids in School - Friends of Apeed Benin, West Africa's website?
https://www.keepkidsinschool.co.uk
Are donations to Keep Kids in School - Friends of Apeed Benin, West Africa 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.