Is Women of Africa a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Women of Africa as a registered charity (number 1056329) 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 Women of Africa's charity number?

Women of Africa's charity number is 1056329. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1056329?

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Does Women of Africa have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Women of 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 Women of Africa?

Women of Africa's website listed in our register data is http://www.womenofafrika.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.

What was Women of Africa previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Women of Africa: Women of Nigeria International.

When was Women of Africa registered as a charity?

Women of Africa was entered on the register on 24 June 1996.

Registered charity · No. 1056329

Women of Africa

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

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

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What are the key facts about Women of Africa?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1056329
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.womenofafrika.org

Quick answer

Women of Africa (number 1056329) 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 Women of Africa do?

WOA provides advocacy and advice to Africans feeling mis-understood and experiencing difficulty engaging with UK professionals across mainstream services Advocate improvement in status of African women end violence poverty and ignorance Share experience with policy-decision makers Convene conferences/Congress for Africa's reform Build networks/partnership Share information to improve understanding

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Women of Africa

Answers Women of 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 Women of 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: 24 June 1996
Also known as: Woa
Previous names on the register: Women of Nigeria International
Where it says it operates: Throughout London

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.

Reported activities: 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 Women of Africa registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Women of Africa yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Women of Africa a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Women of Africa as a registered charity (number 1056329) 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 Women of Africa's charity number?: Women of Africa's charity number is 1056329. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1056329?: Search 1056329 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 Women of Africa do?: WOA provides advocacy and advice to Africans feeling mis-understood and experiencing difficulty engaging with UK professionals across mainstream services Advocate improvement in status of African women end violence poverty and ignorance Share experience with policy-decision makers Convene conferences/Congress for Africa's reform Build networks/partnership Share information to improve understanding
Does Women of Africa have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Women of 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 Women of Africa?: Women of Africa's website listed in our register data is http://www.womenofafrika.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 Women of Africa?: The register does not record Women of Africa as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Women of Africa previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Women of Africa: Women of Nigeria International.
When was Women of Africa registered as a charity?: Women of Africa was entered on the register on 24 June 1996.

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.