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Out & Proud African Lgbti is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity.
Out & Proud African Lgbti (number 1169497) 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 Out & Proud African Lgbti do?
OUT AND PROUD AFRICAN LGBTI (OPAL) is a Charity formed by African LGBT activists in the UK. The charity was started to cater to the needs of those persecuted, going through persecution and the ones against the persecution of LGBTI people. OPAL now operates in the United Kingdom.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Out & Proud African Lgbti
Answers Out & Proud African Lgbti gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, 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 does not record Out & Proud African Lgbti as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Out & Proud African Lgbti's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
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 Out & Proud African Lgbti registered for?
General Charitable PurposesHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
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Is Out & Proud African Lgbti a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Out & Proud African Lgbti as a registered charity (number 1169497) 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 Out & Proud African Lgbti's charity number?
Out & Proud African Lgbti's charity number is 1169497. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Out & Proud African Lgbti do?
OUT AND PROUD AFRICAN LGBTI (OPAL) is a Charity formed by African LGBT activists in the UK. The charity was started to cater to the needs of those persecuted, going through persecution and the ones against the persecution of LGBTI people. OPAL now operates in the United Kingdom.
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How can I donate to Out & Proud African Lgbti?
Out & Proud African Lgbti's website listed in our register data is http://www.africanlgbti.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 Out & Proud African Lgbti?
The register does not record Out & Proud African Lgbti as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Out & Proud African Lgbti's trustees paid?
Out & Proud African Lgbti's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Out & Proud African Lgbti previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Out & Proud African Lgbti: Out & Proud Diamond Group.
When was Out & Proud African Lgbti registered as a charity?
Out & Proud African Lgbti was entered on the register on 5 October 2016.