--- title: "Africa Aid for Orphans — check charity number 1049520 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Africa Aid for Orphans a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1049520. General Charitable Purposes charity based in East Dulwich. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/africa-aid-for-orphans retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:43:01.934Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Africa Aid for Orphans is a registered charity (number 1049520) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £11,225 (year ending 2017-03-31). 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 Africa Aid for Orphans? Registered charity number 1049520 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location East Dulwich Latest income (year ending 2017-03-31) £11,225 Website [WWW.AAFO.ORG.UK](http://www.aafo.org.uk/) ## What does Africa Aid for Orphans do? AAFO currently Operates in three countries (UK, Uganda and Kenya) offering services to orphans and disadvantaged children. Our prior activities as per now is in Uganda in the Acholi sub-region in Africa.UGANDA:Small Grants for Education,Bursary to Universities in Education,Agriculture,Accounts&Finance,5 Students will start in January and April 2020 at Metropolitant Intn.University in Kampala. ## What causes is Africa Aid for Orphans registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Africa Aid for Orphans yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Africa Aid for Orphans 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=africa-aid-for-orphans&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.aafo.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Africa Aid for Orphans a legitimate charity? Yes. Africa Aid for Orphans is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1049520) 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 Aid for Orphans's charity number? Africa Aid for Orphans's charity number is 1049520. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1049520? Search 1049520 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 Aid for Orphans do? AAFO currently Operates in three countries (UK, Uganda and Kenya) offering services to orphans and disadvantaged children. Our prior activities as per now is in Uganda in the Acholi sub-region in Africa.UGANDA:Small Grants for Education,Bursary to Universities in Education,Agriculture,Accounts&Finance,5 Students will start in January and April 2020 at Metropolitant Intn.University in Kampala. Does Africa Aid for Orphans have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Africa Aid for Orphans. 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 Aid for Orphans? Africa Aid for Orphans's website is http://WWW.AAFO.ORG.UK — 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/1049520).