Classrooms and school improvements
Classrooms and school improvements
Repairing and improving classrooms at St. Paul's so lessons can happen in safe, comfortable spaces all year round.
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UK registered charity 1213147
Helping children in The Gambia learn, grow and thrive
We are a small charity based in Kent, working with St. Paul's Nursery & Primary School, Sanyang, The Gambia. Together with teachers and families, we fund classrooms, school meals, learning resources and the everyday things that keep children in school.
Every pound we raise goes towards practical things a school needs: a repaired roof, a hot meal, a set of exercise books, a child who can stay in class.
What we fund
Our work is chosen with the school, not for it. These are the four areas we are asked for most often.
Student sponsorship
Student sponsorship
Helping children stay in school by covering the costs that stop families sending them — fees, uniform and basic supplies.
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School meals
School meals
A reliable meal during the school day so children can concentrate, and families have one less worry.
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Equipment and supplies
Equipment and supplies
The everyday items a school runs on: stationery, sports kit, cleaning materials and furniture.
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Where your support goes
We are a volunteer-led charity, so we keep costs low and spend as much as possible in The Gambia. Where we can, we buy locally so money stays in the community.
[Breakdown of how donations are spent to be confirmed.]
In the classroom
Repairs, furniture, books and teaching materials.
On the plate
Ingredients and cooking costs for school meals.
In the community
Support for families around the school.
Running costs
Kept as low as we can — we are volunteer-led.
Our impact so far
We only publish numbers we can evidence. The figures below are placeholders until they are confirmed with the school.
[To be confirmed]
Children supported
[To be confirmed]
Meals provided
[To be confirmed]
Classrooms improved
[To be confirmed]
Items of equipment delivered
Featured project
Classrooms and school improvements
Repairing and improving classrooms at St. Paul's so lessons can happen in safe, comfortable spaces all year round.
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Note for the team: written, informed consent is required before publishing any quote, name or photograph — and children must never be identifiable.
Latest news
All news and storiesWelcome to our new website
A clearer home for our work in Sanyang — what we do, where support goes, and how to get involved.
School meals: an update from Sanyang
How the meals programme works day to day, and what it costs to keep it running through the term.
Classroom repairs: what is happening next
The next round of repairs at St. Paul's, agreed with the school and planned with local tradespeople.
Stay in touch
Occasional updates about the school, our projects and ways to help. No spam, ever.
Your donation goes a long way in Sanyang
A one-off gift or a small monthly donation helps us plan ahead with the school.