Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa)
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.
Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa) (number 1106964) 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 Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa) do?
The eradication of poverty, and the education, training and development of the peoples of South Africa and Southern Africa, and in particular those people previously disadvantaged by the policy and legacy of apartheid.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa)
Answers Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 28 February 2026, 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 records Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa)'s annual return for the year ending 28 February 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Befsa
Where it says it operates
Buckinghamshire · Oxfordshire · South Africa · Gateshead
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
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 Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa) registered for?
Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability
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Is Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa) as a registered charity (number 1106964) 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 Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa)'s charity number?
Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa)'s charity number is 1106964. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1106964?
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What does Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa) do?
The eradication of poverty, and the education, training and development of the peoples of South Africa and Southern Africa, and in particular those people previously disadvantaged by the policy and legacy of apartheid.
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How can I donate to Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa)?
Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.befsa.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa)?
The register records Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa)'s trustees paid?
Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa)'s annual return for the year ending 28 February 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa) registered as a charity?
Borien Educational Foundation for Southern Africa (Befsa) was entered on the register on 24 November 2004.