Is Children of Africa a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Children of Africa as a registered charity (number 1110517) 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 Children of Africa's charity number?

Children of Africa's charity number is 1110517. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1110517?

Search 1110517 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 Children of Africa have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Children of 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 Children of Africa?

Children of Africa's website listed in our register data is http://www.childrenofafrica.org.uk. 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.

When was Children of Africa registered as a charity?

Children of Africa was entered on the register on 21 July 2005.

Registered charity · No. 1110517

Children of Africa

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Children of Africa is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Children of Africa?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,798
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,983
Registered charity number: 1110517
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Beech Wood
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.childrenofafrica.org.uk

Quick answer

Children of Africa (number 1110517) 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 Children of Africa do?

Supporting a Children's Home for children orphaned through HIV/AIDSSupporting a Creche / Nursery for children affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Children of Africa

Answers Children of Africa 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 records Children of Africa 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 July 2005
Also known as: Cofa
Where it says it operates: South Africa · Botswana · Lesotho · Mozambique · Eswatini · Zambia · Zimbabwe

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 Children of Africa registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Children of Africa yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Children of Africa a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Children of Africa as a registered charity (number 1110517) 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 Children of Africa's charity number?: Children of Africa's charity number is 1110517. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1110517?: Search 1110517 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 Children of Africa do?: Supporting a Children's Home for children orphaned through HIV/AIDSSupporting a Creche / Nursery for children affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty
Does Children of Africa have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Children of 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 Children of Africa?: Children of Africa's website listed in our register data is http://www.childrenofafrica.org.uk. 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 Children of Africa?: The register records Children of Africa 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.
When was Children of Africa registered as a charity?: Children of Africa was entered on the register on 21 July 2005.

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.