Found 9,058 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 ?

Light Up Children

Charity number 1206479

 		10/01/2024

Latest income £28

[May 2025]

 The object of the cio, light up children, is to relieve poverty, sickness and distress among abandoned and orphaned children in dr congo by the provision of food and shelter and other basic necessities.

Work in Democratic Republic of the Congo

UK registered office: London

Alafia

Charity number 1206566

 		16/01/2024 The objects of the cio are to promote and protect mental health for the public benefit of people of african heritage within the uk and nigeria by the provision of support in the maintenance and recovery of mental health and the promotion of the understanding of mental health through the education of people who suffer from ill mental health, their carers, medical professionals and the wider public.

Work in Nigeria

UK registered office: North West

Ace Education

Charity number 1206623

 		19/01/2024 The object of the cio is as follows:for the public benefit to advance education in nigeria by providing teachers with the training and information required to improve the quality of school teaching in nigeria, and by assisting school leaders in the development of an inclusive multilingual curriculum that prepares children for the modern world.

Work in Nigeria

UK registered office: South East

Africa New Life Ministries UK

Charity number 1206657

 		23/01/2024

Latest income £4,782

[Dec 2024]

 Child Sponsorship

Work in Rwanda

UK registered office: South East

Sirens – Supporting International Response and Emergency Services

Charity number 1206683

 		23/01/2024 To promote and improve the efficienty and effectiveness of emergency and rescue services and to promote the preservation and protection of health and saving of lifes of people in any part of the world in particular but not exclusively by:the provision, promotion and facilitation of materials, equipment, vehicles, training (including vocational training) and advice, to emergency and rescue servicesproviding medical and emergency aid to victims of war, natural disaster or catastrophe.acting as a communications hub between other charities or organisations, and donors for the advancement and improvement of emergency and rescue services and delivery of emergency services aid andpromoting the work of other charities or organisations and facilitating partnerships and joint projects where appropriate.

Work in Ukraine and The Gambia

UK registered office: London

Wec UK

Charity number 1206772

 		30/01/2024 Advancement of the Christian faith by means of evangelism and social action leading to the establishment of church communities which will do the same. WEC works worldwide, and particularly in places where no Christian Churches already exist.

Work in New Zealand, Belgium, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Senegal, Singapore, South Africa, Portugal, Netherlands, Spain, Canada, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Czechia, Equatorial Guinea, Brazil, United States, Bulgaria, Mozambique, Burkina Faso, Mexico, Japan, Italy, Ireland, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Guinea-Bissau, Togo, Fiji, Australia, Guinea, Greece, Albania, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, The Gambia and South Korea

UK registered office: West Midlands

Ob Lulu-Briggs Foundation

Charity number 1206849

 		02/02/2024 The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship anywhere in africa by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.

Work in Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone and Ghana

UK registered office: London

The Baobab Tree

Charity number 1207139

 		21/02/2024

Latest income £200

[Dec 2024]

 The Baobab Tree Charity focuses on enhancing community well-being through education. Activities include providing a reading centre for young children, offering adult education, and promoting apprenticeship. The charity collaborates with partners to empower underprivileged communities, fostering a holistic approach to development in DRC.

Work in Democratic Republic of the Congo

UK registered office: London

The Axum Trust

Charity number 1207390

 		11/03/2024 Empowering Futures uplifts individuals and communities through employment support, training, disability awareness, and refugee integration.

Work in Ethiopia

UK registered office: London

Friends and Family Charity

Charity number 1207477

 		15/03/2024 The advancement of education and the relief of poverty in pakistan and east africa in such manner as the trustees shall in their discretion determine and in particular by supporting the building of schools and provision of educational resources and supporting the building of infrastructure in pakistan and east africa to supply clean water and power to rural communities.nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the cio for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the charities and trustee investment (scotland) act 2005 and section 2 of the charities act (northern ireland) 2008.

Work in Kenya, Djibouti, Comoros, Pakistan, Lesotho, Eritrea, Seychelles, Burundi, Somalia, Malawi, Niger, Rwanda, Sudan, Chad, Madagascar, Mauritius, Namibia, Mozambique, Botswana, Mali, Zambia, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania and Ethiopia

UK registered office: West Midlands

Finesse Sport Foundation

Charity number 1207533

 		20/03/2024 Our inspiration to address this particular social issue stems from a strong belief in the transformative power of sports and fitness in enhancing lives and fostering inclusivity. Our team is motivated by a profound understanding of the challenges faced by individuals who lack access to regular exercise opportunities due to socio-economic constraints, disabilities, or mental health issues. This iss

Work in Ghana, Nigeria, United Arab Emirates, Jamaica and United States

UK registered office: London

The Donkey Sanctuary

Charity number 1207593

 		25/03/2024 To provide rescue homes and treatment for donkeys, mules and other such animals, and to prevent cruelty to such animals through promoting humane behaviour towards them. Enhancing people's lives through working with donkeys and mules.

Work in Albania, Zimbabwe, Mexico, Ireland, Romania, Somalia, Spain, Afghanistan, Cyprus, Ethiopia, France, Ghana, Greece, India, Italy, Kenya, Malawi, Portugal, Nepal and Netherlands

UK registered office: South West

Yesus Menna Educational and Support Service for the Deaf Foundation

Charity number 1207597

 		25/03/2024 The relief of those in need, by way of disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages and the advancement of education in Ethiopia, through the provision of: I. Education for students aged 5 - 17 who are deaf or hard of hearing, using sign language or inclusive learning methods. II. Raising awareness of hearing disabilities within the community through activitiesIII. Providing lunch

Work in Ethiopia

UK registered office: London

Here for You

Charity number 1207643

 		28/03/2024 For the public benefit, to relieve the needs of those who are experiencing or have experienced conflict-related sexual violence, across the world, in particular but not exclusively by:a. Providing online services including information, advice, and support and signposting to local initiatives that can support them; andb. Educating the public on conflict-related sexual violence including through research and training.for the purposes of this clause conflict-related sexual violence is defined as “rape, sexual slavery, forced prostitution, forced pregnancy, forced abortion, enforced sterilization, forced marriage, and any other form of sexual violence of comparable gravity perpetrated against women, men, girls or boys that is directly or indirectly linked to a conflict.” (united nations secretary general, 2022, s/2022/272)

Work in Somalia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Iraq, Libya, Mali, Nigeria, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Colombia, Sudan, Central African Republic, Syria, South Sudan, Ukraine, Yemen, Myanmar, Burkina Faso and Afghanistan

UK registered office: London

The Poverty and Community Economics Foundation

Charity number 1207692

 		02/04/2024 To further such purposes which are exclusively charitable within the laws of england and wales as may be determined from time to time by the charity trustees, in particular but not limited to funding support for persons suffering financial hardship, ill health or other disability or who have been victims of human rights abuses.

Work in Malawi and India

UK registered office: East Midlands

The Mohammed and Rasool Trust

Charity number 1207730

 		04/04/2024

Latest income £86,000

[Mar 2025]

 Support small UK based charities that meet our aims.

Work in Benin, Algeria, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Tunisia, Togo, Tanzania, Sudan, South Africa, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Seychelles, Senegal, Rwanda, Nigeria, Niger, Namibia, Mozambique, Morocco, Mauritius, Mauritania, Mali, Malawi, Madagascar, Libya, Liberia, Lesotho, Kenya, Guinea-Bissau, Pakistan, Guinea, Ghana, The Gambia, Gabon, Ethiopia, Eswatini, Eritrea, Equatorial Guinea, Egypt, Djibouti, Comoros, Chad, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Botswana and Angola

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

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

CLC International Office

Charity number 1207956

 		22/04/2024 Sourcing, channeling and oversight of funds to CLC ministries worldwide. Investigation worldwide of new ministry opportunities. Distribution of news and information to related agencies. Training courses and consultancy arranged as appropriate. Provision of website and digital services.

Work in Italy, Japan, Uruguay, Thailand, United States, Trinidad and Tobago, Switzerland, France, Poland, Philippines, Mexico, Peru, Antigua and Barbuda, Panama, Pakistan, Kenya, Portugal, South Korea, Romania, Barbados, Chile, Canada, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Benin, Netherlands, Ecuador, Dominica, Mozambique, Cyprus, Germany, Colombia, Hungary, Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, India and Indonesia

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

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

Bernhoffman Foundation

Charity number 1208085

 		01/05/2024 The objects of the cio are:i. The relief of those in need by reason of financial hardship and the relief of poverty in africa, particularly in ghana, gambia, nigeria, sierra leone, liberia and zimbabwe through the provision of; (a) free school meals (b) grants for school fees, educational materials and (c) empowerment programmes for youths and women. Ii. The promotion of social inclusion among people who are migrants in the united kingdom, particularly but not limited to migrants, who are socially excluded on the grounds of their social, economic and cultural background, by providing community support for social integration and guidance in navigating the united kingdom.

Work in The Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe

UK registered office: South East

Music as Therapy International

Charity number 1208086

 		01/05/2024 Music as Therapy International fosters and supports the use of music in care, alongside promoting and developing music therapy around the world. The charity provides training, guidance and resources to inspire and equip caregivers to explore, introduce and ultimately embed music into their care provision.

Work in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Myanmar, Rwanda, India, Georgia, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Ethiopia, Jordan and Romania

UK registered office: London

Forevergreen Malawi

Charity number 1208118

 		03/05/2024 To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment in Malawi, including its wildlife and wildlife habitats, by tree planting and forest protection initiatives, and by providing community education relating to environmental issues.

Work in Malawi

UK registered office:

Flowing Rivers Foundation

Charity number 1208183

 		09/05/2024 Flowing Rivers Foundation acts to benefit the public by advancing the Christian faith, relieving poverty, advancing education and promoting social welfare both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Charitable activities include (but are not limited to) the operation of a community food bank, prison visits, community engagement events and the support of a children's home in Kenya.

Work in Kenya

UK registered office: London

Shimbwe Development Trust (Tanzania)

Charity number 1208326

 		20/05/2024 To improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of shimbwe village

Work in Tanzania

UK registered office: South East

Cerp Foundation

Charity number 1208363

 		22/05/2024 To promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public in low income countries,particularly but not limited to Pakistan, India, Nepal, Kenya, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives,by:(a) the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economicallydisadvantaged communities;(b) the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and re

Work in Nepal, India, Kenya, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Pakistan

UK registered office: London

Clowns Without Borders UK

Charity number 1208452

 		30/05/2024 Clowns Without Borders UK supports children in crisis settings to heal, learn and thrive through laughter and play. Our joyful performances and workshops create a safe and supportive environment for thousands of children impacted by war, conflict or natural hazards.

Work in Moldova, Türkiye, Poland, Ukraine, Mozambique and Romania

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

Chafrity: Childrens African Charity

Charity number 1208538

 		05/06/2024 The object of the cio isthe advancement of education & the relief of children in poverty in africa in such manner as the trustees shall in their discretion determine and in particular by providing financial support, facilities improvements and provision of educational resources to orphanages & children?s homes in areas of poverty in africa. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the cio for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the charities and trustee investment (scotland) act 2005 and section 2 of the charities act (northern ireland) 2008.

Work in Uganda, Lesotho, Djibouti, Malawi, Benin, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania, Gabon, Sierra Leone, Botswana, Togo, Zambia, The Gambia, Guinea, Namibia, Tunisia, Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, Madagascar, Rwanda, Cameroon, Niger, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Tanzania, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa

UK registered office: London

Bapu Foundation

Charity number 1208608

 		11/06/2024

Latest income £1,003

[Apr 2025]

 To enhance the lives of vulnerable elderly people who live in a constrained environment around the world by building strong and supportive communities, fostering innovation in elder care, and advocating for inclusion and equal opportunity.

Work in Kenya, India and Netherlands

UK registered office: London

Esteemed by Love

Charity number 1208614

 		11/06/2024 Esteemed by love is a christian humanitarian organisation, whose objectives for the public benefit are to advance the christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs, to bring humanitarian relief to the vulnerable, and to equip and empower people in the knowledge of the gospel of jesus christ, characterised by love.

Work in Ghana and Nigeria

UK registered office: London

Enat Pre-School Education Project (Epsep)

Charity number 1208817

 		25/06/2024

Latest income £250

[Mar 2025]

 To advance the education of pre-school children in ethiopia, with an initial focus on providing grants and the provision of items and services for education at pre-schools located in lideta sub-city, addis ababa.

Work in Ethiopia

UK registered office: London