Is Schools for Africa a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Schools for Africa as a registered charity (number 1120896) 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 Schools for Africa's charity number?

Schools for Africa's charity number is 1120896. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1120896?

Search 1120896 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 Schools for Africa have reviews and complaints?

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

Schools for Africa does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Schools for Africa registered as a charity?

Schools for Africa was entered on the register on 18 September 2007.

Registered charity · No. 1120896

Schools for Africa

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Schools for Africa is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, overseas aid/famine relief.

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What are the key facts about Schools for Africa?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1120896
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Northampton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Schools for Africa (number 1120896) 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 Schools for Africa do?

Works with schools in the UK to support children in sub-Saharan Africa, in particular those orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV and Aids. Schools for Africa provides boxes with educational and humanitarian goods and toys, and also provides some financial assistance to help feed African children. The charity works with community-based organisations in Africa.

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

From the annual return

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

Answers Schools for 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 does not record Schools for Africa as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 September 2007
Where it says it operates: Southwark · South Africa · Zimbabwe

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Schools for Africa registered for?

Education/trainingOverseas Aid/famine Relief

Why is there no Clarity Score for Schools for Africa yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Schools for Africa a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Schools for Africa as a registered charity (number 1120896) 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 Schools for Africa's charity number?: Schools for Africa's charity number is 1120896. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1120896?: Search 1120896 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 Schools for Africa do?: Works with schools in the UK to support children in sub-Saharan Africa, in particular those orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV and Aids. Schools for Africa provides boxes with educational and humanitarian goods and toys, and also provides some financial assistance to help feed African children. The charity works with community-based organisations in Africa.
Does Schools for Africa have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Schools 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 Schools for Africa?: Schools for Africa does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Schools for Africa?: The register does not record Schools for Africa as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Schools for Africa registered as a charity?: Schools for Africa was entered on the register on 18 September 2007.

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.