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title: "Boots for Africa — check charity number 1118479 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Boots for Africa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1118479. Overseas Aid/famine Relief charity based in Sheffield Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/boots-for-africa
retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:25:49.172Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Boots for Africa is a registered charity (number 1118479) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: overseas aid/famine relief; amateur sport. 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 Boots for Africa?

Registered charity number

1118479

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Sheffield Road

Website

[www.sheffieldfc.com](http://www.sheffieldfc.com/)

## What does Boots for Africa do?

Collection and shipment of football boots to children in Africa.

## What causes is Boots for Africa registered for?

Overseas Aid/famine ReliefAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Boots for Africa yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Boots for Africa 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=boots-for-africa&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.sheffieldfc.com/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Boots for Africa a legitimate charity?

Yes. Boots for Africa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1118479) 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 Boots for Africa's charity number?

Boots for Africa's charity number is 1118479. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1118479?

Search 1118479 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 Boots for Africa do?

Collection and shipment of football boots to children in Africa.

Does Boots for Africa have reviews and complaints?

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

Boots for Africa's website is http://www.sheffieldfc.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](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/1118479).