# Tambaali

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1101032 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1101032)
- Latest income: £2,630; spending £1,210
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Accommodation / housing, Amateur sport, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: The Gambia
- Other names: Operation Gambia (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/tambaali

Providing monthly support for families and money for childrens school fees. Monthly support of basic teaching aids and equipment.Organising and delivering Teacher Training in local village schools.Support for community projects and when available school buildings.Small grant funding for micro-enterprise projects to support independence.

## 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 Aug 2025 | £2,630 | £1,210 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £3,595 | £4,049 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £1,670 | £2,250 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £1,740 | £1,100 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £1,740 | £1,350 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) the advancement of education in Africa by the provision of such things but not limited to grants, books, teaching manuals and other such equipment.2) the relief of poverty in Africa by the provision of but not limited to the provision of financial support, clothes and other such charitable support as the trustees see fit.

## What it funds

Tambaali is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation / housing, amateur sport and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Tambaali reported income of £2,630 and spending of £1,210. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £9,959 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 Tambaali in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Tambaali open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Tambaali is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Tambaali fund?

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

### Does Tambaali give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Tambaali makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Tambaali give each year?

The register does not break out Tambaali's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £1,210. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,992 a year.

### How large is Tambaali?

In its latest reported year Tambaali reported income of £2,630 and spending of £1,210.


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