Is A Passion for Africa a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists A Passion for Africa as a registered charity (number 1012069) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is A Passion for Africa's charity number?

A Passion for Africa's charity number is 1012069. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1012069?

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Does A Passion for Africa have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to A Passion for Africa?

A Passion for Africa's website listed in our register data is http://www.apassionforafrica.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was A Passion for Africa previously called?

The register lists this previous name for A Passion for Africa: Compassion Africa.

When was A Passion for Africa registered as a charity?

A Passion for Africa was entered on the register on 22 June 1992. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02719449).

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A Passion for Africa

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

A Passion for Africa is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief, accommodation/housing.

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What are the key facts about A Passion for Africa?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,440
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £19,576
Registered charity number: 1012069
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Bexleyheath
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.apassionforafrica.com

Quick answer

A Passion for Africa (number 1012069) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does A Passion for Africa do?

Raising finance to build a children's home in Sierra Leone

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for A Passion for Africa

Answers A Passion for Africa gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records A Passion for Africa as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 June 1992
Company number: 02719449 (Companies House)
Previous names on the register: Compassion Africa
Where it says it operates: Kent · Sierra Leone

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is A Passion for Africa registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine ReliefAccommodation/housing

Why is there no Clarity Score for A Passion for Africa yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score A Passion for Africa. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to A Passion for Africa?

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Frequently asked questions

Is A Passion for Africa a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists A Passion for Africa as a registered charity (number 1012069) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is A Passion for Africa's charity number?: A Passion for Africa's charity number is 1012069. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1012069?: Search 1012069 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does A Passion for Africa do?: Raising finance to build a children's home in Sierra Leone
Does A Passion for Africa have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for A Passion for Africa. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to A Passion for Africa?: A Passion for Africa's website listed in our register data is http://www.apassionforafrica.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to A Passion for Africa?: The register records A Passion for Africa as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was A Passion for Africa previously called?: The register lists this previous name for A Passion for Africa: Compassion Africa.
When was A Passion for Africa registered as a charity?: A Passion for Africa was entered on the register on 22 June 1992. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02719449).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.