Is Support for Africa a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Support for Africa as a registered charity (number 1085282) 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 Support for Africa's charity number?

Support for Africa's charity number is 1085282. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to Support for Africa?

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When was Support for Africa registered as a charity?

Support for Africa was entered on the register on 28 February 2001. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04081243).

Registered charity · No. 1085282Charitable company

Support for Africa

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

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

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What are the key facts about Support for Africa?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1085282
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Poyle Lane
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.supportforafricacharity.com

Quick answer

Support for Africa (number 1085282) 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 Support for Africa do?

TO PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION OF HIV AND MALARIA IN THE WHOLE OF AFRICA, TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE, PREVENTION AND AWARENESS THROUGH EDUCATION, AND ALL MANNER OF SUPPORT FOR AFRICAN COMMUNITIES STRICKEN WITH HIV/AIDS AND MALARIA, AND TO GENERALLY ALLEVIATE THE IMPACT OF THESE EPIDEMICS IN AFRICA.

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

From the annual return

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

Answers Support 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 Support 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: 28 February 2001
Company number: 04081243 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Cameroon · Lesotho · Nigeria

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; 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 Support for Africa registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesOther Charitable Purposes

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Support for Africa a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Support for Africa as a registered charity (number 1085282) 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 Support for Africa's charity number?: Support for Africa's charity number is 1085282. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1085282?: Search 1085282 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 Support for Africa do?: TO PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION OF HIV AND MALARIA IN THE WHOLE OF AFRICA, TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE, PREVENTION AND AWARENESS THROUGH EDUCATION, AND ALL MANNER OF SUPPORT FOR AFRICAN COMMUNITIES STRICKEN WITH HIV/AIDS AND MALARIA, AND TO GENERALLY ALLEVIATE THE IMPACT OF THESE EPIDEMICS IN AFRICA.
Does Support for Africa have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Support 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 Support for Africa?: Support for Africa's website listed in our register data is http://www.supportforafricacharity.com. 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 Support for Africa?: The register does not record Support for Africa as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Support for Africa registered as a charity?: Support for Africa was entered on the register on 28 February 2001. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04081243).

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.