--- title: "Africa Voluntary Association — check charity number 1109024 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Africa Voluntary Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1109024. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Thornton Heath. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/africa-voluntary-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:26:24.185Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Africa Voluntary Association is a registered charity (number 1109024) 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 £1,000 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Voluntary Association? Registered charity number 1109024 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Thornton Heath Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,000 ## What does Africa Voluntary Association do? The principal activities of the charity are:a} To relieve poverty and distress among African refugees and Asylum seekers living in South Londonb) to protect good health and advance the education of Refugees and Asylum seekersThrough the provision of:Advice, information and assistance in matters such as: education, training, translation, welfare, accommodation and housing.... ## What causes is Africa Voluntary Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Africa Voluntary Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Africa Voluntary Association 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-voluntary-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Africa Voluntary Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Africa Voluntary Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1109024) 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 Voluntary Association's charity number? Africa Voluntary Association's charity number is 1109024. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1109024? Search 1109024 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 Voluntary Association do? The principal activities of the charity are:a} To relieve poverty and distress among African refugees and Asylum seekers living in South Londonb) to protect good health and advance the education of Refugees and Asylum seekersThrough the provision of:Advice, information and assistance in matters such as: education, training, translation, welfare, accommodation and housing.... Does Africa Voluntary Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Africa Voluntary Association. 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 Voluntary Association? Africa Voluntary Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1109024).