Found 9,046 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 ?

Bridge of Compassion

Charity number 1211079

 		22/11/2024 The prevention or relief of poverty in kenya by providing: grants, items and services to individuals inneed and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.

Work in Kenya

UK registered office: London

Elgon Empowerment

Charity number 1212624

 		21/03/2025 For the public benefit, to relieve and prevent poverty in east africa by mobilising and providing support including: skills, time and resources to individuals in need and by working with local african charities and other local organisations working to relieve and prevent poverty.

Work in Uganda

UK registered office: North West

Social Carbon Foundation

Charity number 1210037

 		16/09/2024 Social Carbon Foundation develops and manages holistic, nature-based standards and methodologies that mitigate climate change, enhance biodiversity, and support sustainable livelihoods. Our standards are applied by local communities and project developers globally to raise funds through environmental markets.

Work in Brazil, Zambia, Colombia, South Africa, Canada, Gabon and Sri Lanka

UK registered office: London

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

The World International Sacred Peace Movement (England)

Charity number 1213402

 		22/05/2025 Advancing the Christian faith using the following means:Through social mediaSharing testimonies with unbelievers and believers who have lost hope.Street witnessingEngaging in weekly bible study groupsRegular Sunday service including Sunday school teaching.The charity also assists in the relieve of poverty and sickness in the UK and in other parts of the world.

Work in Nigeria

UK registered office: London

The Ampney Brook Foundation

Charity number 1208094

 		01/05/2024 Grant giving charitable foundation offering grants for projects that fit within its charitable objectives

Work in Kenya, Tanzania and United States

UK registered office: London

Melons UK

Charity number 1212574

 		17/03/2025 To advance the education of the pupils in the kwa rhonda village of nakuru, kenya, east africa, in particular, but not exclusively those attending the melon mission school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities including education materials, equipment and uniforms/clothing.

Work in Kenya

UK registered office: South East

Generation Gambia

Charity number 1215703

 		11/11/2025 1. For the public benefit, to promote and protect the health of those in gambia through the provision of vital resources including medical supplies and equipment to community clinics so people have access to basic healthcare, first aid and medical services which they would not otherwise have access too.2. For the public benefit, the prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship in gambia, primarily though assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient and such other ways as the trustees may determine.

Work in The Gambia

UK registered office: North West

Climate, Health & Art Initiatives Charity

Charity number 1212657

 		24/03/2025 1. The Charity empowers marginalized communities by addressing climate change, health inequities, and social exclusion.2. We do this through art, health outreach including maternal, dental and mental health, climate action and sustainable livelihoods.

Work in Kenya

UK registered office: South East

Hope for the Good of South Africa Charity

Charity number 1168125

 		08/07/2016 For the public benefit, the prevention or relief of poverty in south africa among marginalised, excluded, displaced and destitute/homeless settlements and communities by raising awareness, by carrying out research and by providing: humanitarian aid, grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other individuals and organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty in accordance with christian principles.

Work in South Africa

UK registered office: East of England

Information Training Outreach Centre for United Kingdom (Itocuk)

Charity number 1216064

 		04/12/2025 1. To advance the education of young people aged between 16-30 who are socially and economically disadvantaged in the uk, through workshops and mentoring for digital literacy, employability skills, life skills and other topics of education as the trustees see fit.2.to advance in life and relieve the needs of socially and economically disadvantaged young people, aged 16-30 in the uk through:a) the provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;b) providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals,

Work in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, South Africa, Malawi, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana and Nigeria

UK registered office: London

New Life Church North London

Charity number 1211386

 		12/12/2024 The advancement of the christian faith in accordance with the doctrines set out in the schedule hereto and the worship of god in london and elsewhere by any means whatsoever including (but not by way of limitation) the preaching and proclamation of the christian gospel, the teaching of christian doctrine and principles, the pastoral care of christian people and the printing and distribution of the bible and christian literature including by any means whatsoever.

Work in Zambia

UK registered office: London

CK8 Foundation

Charity number 1195963

 		29/09/2021 The prevention or relief of poverty in the uk and west africa by providing: grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.the prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship anywhere in the world 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.to relieve the poverty of young people by the provision of grants to enable them to participate in healthy recreational activities that they could not otherwise afford.

Work in Senegal

UK registered office: London

The Stellamaris Foundation

Charity number 1209527

 		09/08/2024 The objects of the cio, for the public benefit, are:1) to act as a resource for children and young people by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities, including skill development programmes and collaboration with third parties, as a means of:(a) providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people who have need by reason of their youth or social and economic circumstances with a view toimproving the conditions of life of such persons. (b) advancing education;(c) relieving unemployment; and(d) advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to prepare for various occupations, trades, or professions and participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals2) to relieve poverty, financial hardship and/or unemployment by providing, or assisting in the provision of, employability skills and training, financial management skills, nutritionalknowledge, a soup kitchen, and essential food supplies.

Work in Nigeria

UK registered office: London

Khalisha Hope Charitable Organisation

Charity number 1211708

 		15/01/2025 The objects of the cio are, for the public benefit:a. To advance the education of the public in reading and sierra leone in the subject of climate change and sustainable practices in particular but not exclusively through workshops and seminars.b. To advance the education of schoolchildren in reading and sierra leone through the provision of advice, assistance and support to underperforming schools and the provision of educational materials and resources.c. To prevent or relieve poverty in reading and sierra leone by providing items and services to individuals in need – particularly those who are or may be facing homelessness – and signposting beneficiaries towards services that may assist in relieving their poverty.

Work in Sierra Leone

UK registered office: South East

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

The Forever Trust

Charity number 1212783

 		02/04/2025 The Forever Trust supports charitable work across the UK and internationally by enabling donors to give strategically and sustainably. As a DAF, it distributes grants and other support to organisations aligned with its broad public benefit purposes. It champions innovative giving models and partnerships, helping donors maximise impact while upholding strong governance and due diligence.

Work in Uganda, Mozambique, Malawi, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Indonesia

UK registered office: London

Mugisha

Charity number 1215248

 		06/10/2025 The objects of the cio are:the prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship in the town of lugazi, uganda by providing grants to individuals in need to assist in the provision of education, training, and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.

Work in Uganda

UK registered office: London

Beji Foundation

Charity number 1209555

 		12/08/2024 The following objects are for the public benefit:-1. To relieve sickness and to preserve and protect good health by establishing healthcare centres, initially but not exclusively in kallar syedan and gujar khan, pakistan;2. To advance general education in impoverished areas with low literacy rates through bursaries and scholarships;3. To relieve poverty by providing financial support for basic necessities such as food assistance through carefully distributed packages and for those without shelter, we offer temporary accommodations or rental assistance and such other support as the trustees deem appropriate to help them become self-sufficient;4. The relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of disaster in the form of money (or other means deemed suitable) for persons, bodies, organisations and/or countries affected].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 Pakistan, Bangladesh and The Gambia

UK registered office: West Midlands

Holyghost Prayer Ministry

Charity number 1215951

 		26/11/2025 The advancement of the christian faith and the education of christian principles for the public benefit of the community in accordance with the statement of faith throughout england and wales and nigeria through: providing a place of worship, religious ceremonies, religious events, pastoral care and outreach.the advancement of education in nigeria for primary and secondary school-age children and those attending university through the provision of awarding grants to pay for school fees and educational materials, such as but not limited to, stationery, books and school uniforms. The relief of those in need in nigeria, by way of financial hardship and or poverty through the provision of awarding grants to fund medical expenses, including appointment, investigations, treatment and medication.

Work in Nigeria

UK registered office: London

21hundred

Charity number 1214243

 		23/07/2025 The objects of the cio are for the public benefit:(a) the promotion of equality and diversity, in particular by supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds to uncover and address the root causes of racial inequality and to engage communities in strategic, long-term collaborative efforts to develop equality of opportunity between persons of different racial groups; (b) the promotion of racial harmony, in particular through building an enduring transnational network of individuals across different sectors and geographies and with different approaches to lead in eliminating anti-black racism in order to build a more equitable future, with fairer, healthier and more inclusive societies and to lessen conflict between persons of different races.

Work in United States and South Africa

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 India and Malawi

UK registered office: East Midlands

Hands of Hope Outreach

Charity number 1205492

 		30/10/2023 The prevention or relief of poverty and the advancement of education through:i. The provision of grants to educational establishments for tuition fees, educational resources, materials, and equipment, and food for children aged 1 - 17 years old in cameroon experiencing financial hardship and poverty.the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through:i. The provision of grants to medical establishments including hospitals for the procurement of medical supplies, medication & payment of hospital bills for children aged 1 - 17 years old experiencing financial hardship and poverty.

Work in Cameroon

UK registered office: East of England

Vine Memorial Secondary School Old Girls Association UK (Vmssoga)

Charity number 1214596

 		19/08/2025 The object of the cio is:the advancement of education for pupils at vine memorial secondary school, sierra leone, in particular but not exclusively by supporting and assisting in the provision of educational facilities, equipped with the relevant teaching and learning resources and a safe learning environment for pupils and providing financial support in the form of assistance packages and scholarships to pupils.

Work in Sierra Leone

UK registered office: South East

Real World Conservation

Charity number 1212387

 		04/03/2025 To promote the conservation of rare and endangered species and the protection of their environments.to advance the education of the public in the conservation issues around rare and endangered species and on the protection of their environments.

Work in Botswana, Kenya, Zambia, Namibia, India, Nepal, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Malaysia, Uganda, Central African Republic and Ecuador

UK registered office: East of England

Irene Vera Foundation

Charity number 1212611

 		20/03/2025 To advance education among young people who are either socially and economically disadvantaged, have neurological differences such as autism, adhd, or dyslexia, or physical disabilities in zimbabwe and the u.k., in particular but not exclusively by:• providing resources, support, and opportunities.• promoting the creation of inclusive learning environments for neurodiversity children and those with disabilities.• providing educational grants, materials, and support to young people in financial need

Work in Zimbabwe

UK registered office: West Midlands

The Abiding Faith Church

Charity number 1208256

 		14/05/2024 The object of the cio is, for the public benefit, the advancement of the christian faith in bristol and such other parts of the united kingdom and the world as the charity trustees may from time to time decide.

Work in Zambia, Nigeria, South Africa and Philippines

UK registered office: South West

Rural Life Aid (Rla)

Charity number 1214141

 		16/07/2025 To relieve and prevent poverty, mainly among communities in rural areas of sudan and chad, in particular but not exclusively, by providing access to clean water, basic healthcare and educational services, for the public benefit.

Work in Chad and Sudan

UK registered office: West Midlands

Elia Relief Trust

Charity number 1214507

 		12/08/2025 Poverty

Work in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia

UK registered office: London

Gamsaba Society UK

Charity number 1211551

 		02/01/2025 The charity’s objects(‘theobjects’)area. The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient b. To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of saba, gambia and london, hampshire and yorkshire the provision of facilities for education and recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants.c. The promotion of racial harmony for the public benefit by: (a) promoting knowledge and mutual understanding between different racial groups;(b) advancing education and raising awareness about different racial groups to promote good relations between persons of different racial groups;(c) working towards the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of race.

Work in The Gambia

UK registered office: London