Africa 95
Africa 95 is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in London.
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What are the key facts about Africa 95?
- Registered charity number
- 1039039
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Charitable company
- Location
- London
- Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)
- £113,850
- Website
- caineprize.com
What does Africa 95 do?
To advance the education of the public whether in the United Kingdom or overseas in all matters relating to the African arts in all their forms, including but not limited to theatre, dance, music, cinema, architecture, literature and the visual arts. The charity raises funds and administers the Caine Prize for African writing.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Africa 95 a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Africa 95 is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1039039) 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 Africa 95's charity number?
- Africa 95's charity number is 1039039. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1039039?
- Search 1039039 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 Africa 95 do?
- To advance the education of the public whether in the United Kingdom or overseas in all matters relating to the African arts in all their forms, including but not limited to theatre, dance, music, cinema, architecture, literature and the visual arts. The charity raises funds and administers the Caine Prize for African writing.
- Does Africa 95 have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Africa 95. 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 Africa 95?
- Africa 95's website is http://caineprize.com — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.