Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The African Women's Forum, Portsmouth is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.
The African Women's Forum, Portsmouth (number 1172646) 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 The African Women's Forum, Portsmouth do?
We promote African culture within our community of Portsmouth and surrounding areas by celebrating African peoples' history and achievements. We collaborate in cultural and educational projects with Portsmouth city council and other statutory and community groups. We promote positive images of Africans and especially of African women for our young.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The African Women's Forum, Portsmouth
Answers The African Women's Forum, Portsmouth gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 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 records The African Women's Forum, Portsmouth 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
The African Women's Forum, Portsmouth's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Awf
Where it says it operates
Portsmouth City · Liberia
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; 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 The African Women's Forum, Portsmouth registered for?
Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability
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Is The African Women's Forum, Portsmouth a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The African Women's Forum, Portsmouth as a registered charity (number 1172646) 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 The African Women's Forum, Portsmouth's charity number?
The African Women's Forum, Portsmouth's charity number is 1172646. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The African Women's Forum, Portsmouth do?
We promote African culture within our community of Portsmouth and surrounding areas by celebrating African peoples' history and achievements. We collaborate in cultural and educational projects with Portsmouth city council and other statutory and community groups. We promote positive images of Africans and especially of African women for our young.
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How can I donate to The African Women's Forum, Portsmouth?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The African Women's Forum, Portsmouth?
The register records The African Women's Forum, Portsmouth 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.
Are The African Women's Forum, Portsmouth's trustees paid?
The African Women's Forum, Portsmouth's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The African Women's Forum, Portsmouth registered as a charity?
The African Women's Forum, Portsmouth was entered on the register on 19 April 2017.