Found 9,040 UK NGOs working in Sub-Saharan Africa

United Nations Development Programme region

Figures refer to charities registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, based on areas of operation supplied to the Charity Commission by the charities themselves. Charities that say they work in more than 50 countries are not included. Total spending of these organisations includes work they carry out outside of Sub-Saharan Africa.

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NGOs are only included if they say they work in fewer than 50 countries. This is because some organisations claim they are working in every single country in the world, or very large numbers of countries. This is unlikely. So we can exclude them by restricting the number of countries organisations work in.

The figures for income and spending include the total income and spending of the organisations in all the countries they work in.

Religious organisations refers to those organisations which self-describe themselves as undertaking "religious activities" in their causes.

Charity Reg. date Latest income Activities Region ?

Our Helping Hands

Charity number 800433

 		21/11/1988 i) To Promote for the benefit of people coming in contact with the charity, the relief of poverty, advancement of education, provision of facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation in the interest of social welfare and improving the conditions of life of the said people. ii)Support orphanages wherever needed.

Work in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Eritrea, France, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Jamaica, Morocco and Sierra Leone

UK registered office: London

Lodge Farm Church

Charity number 501543

 		22/08/1973 Lodge Farm Church is an integral part of the community of Caerleon, with provision of services and activities for all ages. We are members of the Evangelical Alliance and support a wide range of relief and mission work at home and overseas.

Work in Belgium, Ecuador, Germany, Haiti, India, Uganda, United States, Zambia and Ukraine

UK registered office: Wales

Communities for Development

Charity number 1160557

 		18/02/2015 CFD was created in 2014 to support rural communities in Uganda achieve sustainable growth and reduce poverty by improving their financial ability to cover their basic needs.We provide training in microfinance and business creation to give them the necessary tools and knowledge to make better use of their money. We create saving groups and provide training in income generating activities.

Work in Spain and Uganda

UK registered office: London

Sustainable Water Extraction Technologies

Charity number 1087667

 		24/07/2001

Latest income £174

[Mar 2025]

 Support to the development of sustainable water extraction methodologies

Work in Zimbabwe

UK registered office: South West

Ocean Crossing Ltd

Charity number 1127923

 		05/02/2009 Parental networking for special needs children and outreach. Distribution of clothing and educational materials in sierra leone . Autism awareness programmes.functional skills for young people and adults.

Work in Sierra Leone

UK registered office: East of England

Crisis Relief Initiative for Africa

Charity number 1189001

 		09/04/2020 The Crisis Relief Initiative for Africa provides medical supplies to public hospitals and clinics and key essential supplies such as food and personal protective equipment to high-risk populations such as orphans and market women in Cameroon and Cote d'Ivoire.

Work in Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire

UK registered office:

The Upper Hand

Charity number 1137833

 		07/09/2010 Our primary aim is: Deliver aid to areas, where aid is currently not reaching. Orphans, widows & homeless are at the forefront regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or gender.We work with other registered charities/NGOs to provide maximum benefit. By collective efforts we can create changes.We also offer local community services, bring relief, shelter & support educational institutes.

Work in Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Central African Republic, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Norway, Pakistan, Sudan and Uganda

UK registered office: East of England

Forward Foundation

Charity number 1118784

 		12/04/2007 General Charitable PurposesEducation/TrainingRelief of PovertyOverseas aid/Famine reliefEconomic/Community development/EmploymentEx-offender rehabilitation and employment/Other Ex-offender support activities

Work in Ghana

UK registered office: London

Piers Simon Appeal

Charity number 1109503

 		17/05/2005

Latest income £612

[Apr 2025]

 The Piers Simon Appeal runs School in a Bag (SIAB) - an initiative that distributes rucksacks filled with stationery, learning resources and eating utensils to poor, orphan, vulnerable and disaster affected children around the world.SIAB runs many events including Home Farm Fest, a 3 day music festival held at the charity HQ in SomersetThe charity has 4 employees and 2 part time volunteers

Work in Albania, Angola, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Chile, Ecuador, Fiji, France, The Gambia, Ghana, Greece, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Côte d'Ivoire, Madagascar, Malawi, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Romania, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Kenya and Eswatini

UK registered office: South West

The Mark and Jan Mackaness Charitable Trust

Charity number 1194087

 		14/04/2021 The provision of grants to other charities and organisations in furtherance of the objects set out in the charity's governing document.

Work in Namibia

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

Foundationstone

Charity number 1122703

 		08/02/2008 Two donations £500 each both within UK. Donations aimed at assisting other registered charities or charitable ventures in their relatively early stages

Work in Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Uruguay, Vietnam and Zimbabwe

UK registered office: South East

Bonobo Foundation

Charity number 1208027

 		26/04/2024 The objects of the cio are:1) to promote and advance for the benefit of the public the conservation of the bonobo species and the conservation, protection and improvement of their habitat in iyondji community bonobo reserve, democratic republic of congo by the provision of financial grants and scholarships and by such other means as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall from time to time see fit.2) to advance the education of the public in the conservation and protection of the bonobo species by means of, but not exclusively, research development and the provision of public education, scientific study and training.

Work in Democratic Republic of the Congo

UK registered office: North West

Baitulmaal for Global Relief

Charity number 1205016

 		02/10/2023 BGR will work towards improving the quality of life for individuals and communities by addressing specific needs, such as access to education, healthcare, food, shelter and social support. BGR will provide opportunities for individuals to acquire new skills, gain knowledge, and develop self-reliance, enabling them to overcome challenges and improve their circumstances.

Work in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Uganda and India

UK registered office: London

Dumisani Foundation

Charity number 1198366

 		24/03/2022 Dumisani Foundation aims are: The advancement of education and to promote life-long opportunities for youths or young peopleThe advancement of citizenship or community development of the arts and cultureThe advancement of cultural exchange and global citizenship , UK and ZimbabweThe advancement of amateur sportThe promotion of healthy lives and to ensure well-being of youths

Work in Zimbabwe

UK registered office: South East

Mesfiney's Love Foundation

Charity number 1139089

 		18/11/2010

Latest income £822

[Mar 2025]

 To promote and protect the physical and mental health of childen in Eritrea, in particular but not exclusively those with disabilities through the provision of facilities for their health and education.

Work in Eritrea

UK registered office: London

Africa for Christ Trust

Charity number 1053136

 		21/02/1996

Latest income £210

[Dec 2024]

 Support for the church in Malawi and the support of orphans in Malawi and Mozambique

Work in Malawi and Mozambique

UK registered office: East of England

Born 2 Live Africa (B2la)

Charity number 1194134

 		19/04/2021 To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society. As a result of one of more of the following factors: unemployment; financial hardship

Work in Canada, France and Côte d'Ivoire

UK registered office: London

The Dinkenesh Fund

Charity number 1091225

 		20/03/2002

Latest income £200

[Mar 2017]

 The fund pays for shelter, food and medical treatment for abused, sick, injured and abandoned animals in need, including illegally-traded wild animals rescued and rehabilitated for release back to the wild; it finances projects for canine birth control, vaccination and de-worming; and it promotes education in good animal management practices and the compassionate treatment of animals.

Work in Ethiopia

UK registered office: Scotland

Teresa Smith Foundation

Charity number 1178112

 		26/04/2018 Fund activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Malawi.

Work in Malawi and Bosnia and Herzegovina

UK registered office: North West

Teach Connect Learn

Charity number 1191619

 		05/10/2020 To advance the education of the public in the subject and study of the English language in particular but not exclusively by the provision of services, advice and support to educational institutions in the Sudan, Nigeria, Eritrea, the Philippines, Thailand and Russia.

Work in Sudan, Nigeria, Eritrea, Philippines, Thailand and Russia

UK registered office: South East

Africa Evangelical Fellowship (Sagm)

Charity number 233414

 		13/05/1966 Dormant - Merged with SIM International (UK) Reg Charity No 219763 in October 1998

Work in Angola, Botswana, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe

UK registered office: East of England

World Bhangra Council

Charity number 1183912

 		14/06/2019 The main activities of the World Bhangra Council are to advance the education of the public in Bhangra by promoting, sustaining and increasing knowledge and understanding of Bhangra through continued research and practice. Our success is based on active dialogue between artists and academics.

Work in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, China, Czechia, Denmark, El Salvador, Finland, France, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Ireland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United States, Venezuela, Hong Kong and Taiwan

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

Dinah Naa Amuah Foundation

Charity number 1191224

 		09/09/2020 The prevention or relief of poverty anywhere in the world by providing or assisting in the provision offinance to support education, training, individual wellbeing and safety, healthcare projects and all thenecessary support designed to enable individuals to be safe, well, generate a sustainable income and beself-sufficient.

Work in Ghana

UK registered office:

Light Ministries International

Charity number 1127525

 		14/01/2009 TO IMPACT HUMANITY AND TO RAISE AN ARMY FOR OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST .TO TEACH AND PREACH THE INSPIRED LIVING WORD OF GOD TO THE LOST,THE OPPRESSED AND THE BROKEN-HEARTED WHO HAVE NOT HEARD ABOUT THE MESSIAH IN ORDER TO BRING LOVE, PEACE, UNITY, SALVATION, HEALING, DELIVERANCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST TO THE NATIONS.Currently the Ministry is not in Operation.

Work in Madagascar, Mauritius and United States

UK registered office: East of England

Bob Olukoya Cardiac Foundation

Charity number 1165134

 		12/01/2016 A UK based Charity promoting the early diagnosis and detection of cardiovascular related diseases such as DVT, PE, CHD and CVD

Work in Nigeria and United States

UK registered office: London

Abigail Project

Charity number 1103767

 		17/05/2004 Abigail project provides assistance as deem fit for adolescents, ages of 11- 19yrs who are 'orphaned"& underprivileged; providing shelter, food, clothing and education in skills that enable the orphans to help themselves and their environment.area of focus is afican countries of nigeria and malawi where there are assetts and volunteers. Project aims also to build a centre for these developments

Work in Nigeria

UK registered office: East Midlands

Oromia Support Group

Charity number 1164292

 		06/11/2015

Latest income £30

[Apr 2025]

 We are currently in the process of building a website and opening a bank account. We hope to begin fundraising shortly to kick start the activities of the charity.

Work in Ethiopia and The Gambia

UK registered office: London

The Forgotten Victims

Charity number 1189298

 		01/05/2020 We provide much needed food, water and accommodation to displaced victims of war and natural disaster.

Work in Cameroon, Ghana, Malawi, India, Syria and Nigeria

UK registered office: South East

The5es Development

Charity number 1170601

 		07/12/2016 The5es development is set up to provide Performance coaching, Employability coaching, Capacity building,Training, Advice and guidance, Access to Entrepreneurship development ,Poverty relief and Inclusive support to children,individuals, elderly and families enabling them to overcome barriers ,fulfil goals,aspire ,achieve more,be healthy and contribute positively in communities they live in .

Work in Kenya and Nigeria

UK registered office: London

Catch Trust

Charity number 1207952

 		22/04/2024 The object of the cio, for the public benefit, is the advancement of the amateur sport of cricket among young people, in particular for those who are in economically and socially disadvantaged communities, anywhere in the world by the provision of facilities for participation in the sport of cricket, and training of coaches for the enhancement of skills of young people.

Work in South Africa

UK registered office: London