# Baranku School Fundraising Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1208833 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1208833)
- Website: https://www.barankuacademynurseryschool.gm
- Latest income: £1,898; spending £4,769
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: The Gambia
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/baranku-school-fundraising-charity

The charity raises funds to support children aged 3 to 7 who attend the Baranku Academy Nursery School near Jambanjelly in The Gambia. The school doesn't receive any financial support from the Gambian government, as they only fund education for children aged 7 plus. The school is in a very poor area of The Gambia, the charity provides the principle financial support for the school children.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £1,898 | £4,769 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £8,518 | £5,481 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the CIO is to advance the education of pupils at schools in the republic of the Gambia by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education in such ways as the charity trustees think fit.

## What it funds

Baranku School Fundraising Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Baranku School Fundraising Charity reported income of £1,898 and spending of £4,769. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £10.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as The Gambia.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Baranku School Fundraising Charity in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (barankuacademynurseryschool.gm) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Baranku School Fundraising Charity open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Baranku School Fundraising Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Baranku School Fundraising Charity fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as The Gambia.

### Does Baranku School Fundraising Charity give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Baranku School Fundraising Charity makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Baranku School Fundraising Charity give each year?

The register does not break out Baranku School Fundraising Charity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £4,769. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £5,125 a year.

### How large is Baranku School Fundraising Charity?

In its latest reported year Baranku School Fundraising Charity reported income of £1,898 and spending of £4,769.


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