Africa on the Ball (SCIO)
Africa on the Ball (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health, based in Stirling.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Africa on the Ball (SCIO)?
- Registered charity number
- SC044499
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Stirling
- Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
- £49,870
- Website
- www.africaontheball.org
What does Africa on the Ball (SCIO) do?
Africa on the Ball is a Scottish charity that changes lives through football in sub-Saharan Africa, principally in Zambia. We use sport as a vehicle to address poverty, advance education, improve health outcomes, and develop communities. Our programmes include community football tournaments, primary school outreach, tertiary education scholarships, and HIV/AIDS awareness activities. We work through an Executive Director and contractors based in Zambia, supported by a volunteer trustee board in Scotland. In 2025 we reached 4,750 participants across Maamba, Lundazi, Chongwe and Lusaka, awarded…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Africa on the Ball (SCIO) a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Africa on the Ball (SCIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044499) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
- What is Africa on the Ball (SCIO)'s charity number?
- Africa on the Ball (SCIO)'s charity number is SC044499. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC044499?
- Search SC044499 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
- What does Africa on the Ball (SCIO) do?
- Africa on the Ball is a Scottish charity that changes lives through football in sub-Saharan Africa, principally in Zambia. We use sport as a vehicle to address poverty, advance education, improve health outcomes, and develop communities. Our programmes include community football tournaments, primary school outreach, tertiary education scholarships, and HIV/AIDS awareness activities. We work through an Executive Director and contractors based in Zambia, supported by a volunteer trustee board in Scotland. In 2025 we reached 4,750 participants across Maamba, Lundazi, Chongwe and Lusaka, awarded…
- Does Africa on the Ball (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Africa on the Ball (SCIO). This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
- How can I donate to Africa on the Ball (SCIO)?
- Africa on the Ball (SCIO)'s website is http://www.africaontheball.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.