Is Chiva Africa a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Chiva Africa as a registered charity (number 1132935) 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 Chiva Africa's charity number?

Chiva Africa's charity number is 1132935. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1132935?

Search 1132935 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 Chiva Africa have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chiva 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 Chiva Africa?

Chiva Africa's website listed in our register data is http://www.chiva-africa.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.

When was Chiva Africa registered as a charity?

Chiva Africa was entered on the register on 24 November 2009. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 06967769).

Registered charity · No. 1132935Charitable company

Chiva Africa

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

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

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What are the key facts about Chiva Africa?

Reported income · year ending 2025-02-28: £3,991
Reported spending · year ending 2025-02-28: £15,921
Registered charity number: 1132935
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): 100 Royal College Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.chiva-africa.org

Quick answer

Chiva Africa (number 1132935) 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 Chiva Africa do?

Chiva Africa objectives are the advancement of education:Of the public and others in the subject of HIV/AIDS and specifically paediatric HIV care in Africa OfHealthCare workers and other treating children with HIV in Africa For any other related purposeswhich are exclusively charitable.

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

From the annual return

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

Answers Chiva 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 Chiva 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: 24 November 2009
Company number: 06967769 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: South Africa

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; 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 Chiva Africa registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Chiva Africa yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chiva Africa a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Chiva Africa as a registered charity (number 1132935) 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 Chiva Africa's charity number?: Chiva Africa's charity number is 1132935. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1132935?: Search 1132935 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 Chiva Africa do?: Chiva Africa objectives are the advancement of education:Of the public and others in the subject of HIV/AIDS and specifically paediatric HIV care in Africa OfHealthCare workers and other treating children with HIV in Africa For any other related purposeswhich are exclusively charitable.
Does Chiva Africa have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chiva 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 Chiva Africa?: Chiva Africa's website listed in our register data is http://www.chiva-africa.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 Chiva Africa?: The register records Chiva 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 Chiva Africa registered as a charity?: Chiva Africa was entered on the register on 24 November 2009. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 06967769).

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.