Village Anvil

Basingstoke, England · United Kingdom Charity No 1115402 (Charity Commission) Education
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71 / 100
Integrity score
Strong transparency

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Anvil supports internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Kupe Muanenguba Division of the crisis-hit Anglophone Cameroon. Through its bespoke training programmes, Anvil promotes an education that is designed for sustainable methods - skills training to improve farming methods, improve the value of the 550 hectares of (predominantly virgin) Essossong land to attract investment into the local economy.

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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 13/20
At least 1 officer disclosed +5
Fewer than 3 officers disclosed 0
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
£2,650
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GI
Gidion E••••••••
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£2,650
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Related-party deals None found
Excessive exec comp None found

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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
71 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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Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 2 disclosed in the public registry.

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Data freshness

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Last updated
September 1, 2026
Profile edits and newly added data
Registry checked
September 1, 2026
Reconciled with the official source
Profile completeness
65%
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Village Anvil

Village Anvil is a registered education nonprofit based in Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £3K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Based on official filings, Village Anvil has £3K 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.

Anvil supports internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Kupe Muanenguba Division of the crisis-hit Anglophone Cameroon. Through its bespoke training programmes, Anvil promotes an education that is designed for sustainable methods - skills training to improve farming methods, improve the value of the 550 hectares of (predominantly virgin) Essossong land to attract investment into the local economy. Village Anvil is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2006.

Village Anvil 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.

Village Anvil's registered charity number is 1115402. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

Village Anvil is located in Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.

Village Anvil is based in Basingstoke 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 Village Anvil

What is Village Anvil?
Village Anvil is a education trust based in Basingstoke, United Kingdom. Anvil supports internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Kupe Muanenguba Division of the crisis-hit Anglophone Cameroon. Through its bespoke training programmes, Anvil promotes an education that is designed for sustainable methods - skills training to improve farming methods, improve the value of the 550 hectares of (predominantly virgin) Essossong land to attract investment into the local economy.
When was Village Anvil founded?
Village Anvil was founded in 2006.
Where is Village Anvil located?
Headquartered in Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom.
What is Village Anvil's annual budget?
Annual revenue is £2,650.
Is Village Anvil trustworthy?
Village Anvil has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Village Anvil's website?
https://www.villageanvil.org
Are donations to Village Anvil 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.