--- title: "Action for Southern Africa — check charity number 1174757 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Action for Southern Africa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174757. Education/training charity based in 200A Pentonville Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/action-for-southern-africa retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:59:54.834Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Action for Southern Africa is a registered charity (number 1174757) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £216,994 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Action for Southern Africa? Registered charity number 1174757 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 200A Pentonville Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £216,994 Website [www.actsa.org](http://www.actsa.org/) ## What does Action for Southern Africa do? Campaigning & Advocacy work this lies at the core of what we do. We support local actors in southern Africa and lobby key stakeholders in the UK to push for change and secure rights, equality and development for the region.Advancing education of the public on Southern Africa, by highlighting the causes of underdevelopment, poverty and conflict and exposing the destructive legacies of apartheid ## What causes is Action for Southern Africa registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Action for Southern Africa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Action for Southern Africa is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=action-for-southern-africa&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.actsa.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Action for Southern Africa a legitimate charity? Yes. Action for Southern Africa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174757) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Action for Southern Africa's charity number? Action for Southern Africa's charity number is 1174757. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1174757? Search 1174757 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 Action for Southern Africa do? Campaigning & Advocacy work this lies at the core of what we do. We support local actors in southern Africa and lobby key stakeholders in the UK to push for change and secure rights, equality and development for the region.Advancing education of the public on Southern Africa, by highlighting the causes of underdevelopment, poverty and conflict and exposing the destructive legacies of apartheid Does Action for Southern Africa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Action for Southern 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 Action for Southern Africa? Action for Southern Africa's website is http://www.actsa.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1174757).