Kombo Sillah Association
Analysis
Kombo Sillah Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in August 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides other finance, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Kombo Sillah Association reported income of £104k and spending of £72k, leaving 31% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £5,800 to £104k (+1697%), an average of +106% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 1427%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Kombo Sillah Association sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Caudwell Lyme Disease (£104k), Family Welfare Foundation (Harrow and Surrounding Area) (£104k) and Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue (£104k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Kombo Sillah Association was founded by Gambians and friends of The Gambia resident in the UK, with a view to promoting education and relieving poverty. This involves education about harmful cultural practices such as FGM, and the promotion of social cohesion. KSA offers support in The Gambia, providing medical supplies for a health centre and financial support for young people.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Caudwell Lyme Disease | Stafford | £104k |
| Family Welfare Foundation (Harrow and Surrounding Area) | Middlesex | £104k |
| Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue | Kirkby Stephen | £104k |
| Vascular Access Society of Britain & Ireland | Aylesbury | £104k |