Is Africa United a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Africa United as a registered charity (number 1135238) 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 Africa United's charity number?

Africa United's charity number is 1135238. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1135238?

Search 1135238 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.

Does Africa United have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Africa United. 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 United?

Africa United does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Africa United registered as a charity?

Africa United was entered on the register on 26 March 2010.

Registered charity · No. 1135238

Africa United

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Africa United is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Africa United?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £105
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1135238
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Sheffield
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Africa United (number 1135238) 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 Africa United do?

Africa United works to improve the lives of African people and other minority communities in Sheffield and neighbouring towns. AU provides free information on: Benefits & Entitlement, Career, Education, Training, Health & Well-being, Housing Issues,Basic Immigration information, Employment and Volunteering,BME engagement and participation, Mentoring and Advocacy.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Africa United

Answers Africa United 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 does not record Africa United as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 26 March 2010
Where it says it operates: Barnsley · Doncaster · Rotherham · Sheffield City · Congo (Democratic Republic)

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Africa United registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Africa United yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Africa United. 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 Africa United?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Africa United a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Africa United as a registered charity (number 1135238) 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 Africa United's charity number?: Africa United's charity number is 1135238. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1135238?: Search 1135238 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 United do?: Africa United works to improve the lives of African people and other minority communities in Sheffield and neighbouring towns. AU provides free information on: Benefits & Entitlement, Career, Education, Training, Health & Well-being, Housing Issues,Basic Immigration information, Employment and Volunteering,BME engagement and participation, Mentoring and Advocacy.
Does Africa United have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Africa United. 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 United?: Africa United does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Africa United?: The register does not record Africa United as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Africa United registered as a charity?: Africa United was entered on the register on 26 March 2010.

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.