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Able Child Africa

Also known as: Ablechildafrica, Uganda Society for Disabled Children Limited, Able Child, U S D C

Able Child Africa works toward a world in which no child with a disability is left behind, bringing together a network of organisations that protect, educate and amplify the voices of children and young people with disabilities. We work across Africa, breaking down barriers to inclusion so that children with disabilities are able to thrive.

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Activities & Mission

Able Child Africa works toward a world in which no child with a disability is left behind, bringing together a network of organisations that protect, educate and amplify the voices of children and young people with disabilities. We work across Africa, breaking down barriers to inclusion so that children with disabilities are able to thrive.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£938,833
Latest Expenditure
£1,005,852

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 78.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 23.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £393,285
Charitable Activities £517,478
Other Trading £17,611
Investments £10,459
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £787,321
Raising Funds £218,531
Governance £18,689
Grants to Institutions £246,958
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£938,833
£1,005,852£787,321£491,029£229,24611 / 0
2024
£947,412
£960,282£775,314£558,048£225,53710 / 0
2023
£1,035,086
£909,023£748,661£570,918£225,5939 / 0
2022
£688,771
£737,645£612,430£444,855£181,6188 / 0
2021
£957,430
£909,713£826,652£493,729£226,0159 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Able Child Africa

What does Able Child Africa do?

Able Child Africa works toward a world in which no child with a disability is left behind, bringing together a network of organisations that protect, educate and amplify the voices of children and young people with disabilities. We work across Africa, breaking down barriers to inclusion so that children with disabilities are able to thrive.

How much income did Able Child Africa report in 2025?

Able Child Africa reported total income of £939k and reported expenditure of £1.01m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Able Child Africa?

Able Child Africa has a program ratio of 83.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Able Child Africa registered as a charity?

Able Child Africa was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 May 1985 as charity number 326859. It has been registered for 41 years.

Who runs Able Child Africa?

Able Child Africa is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Able Child Africa operate?

Able Child Africa operates across 7 areas, including Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Able Child Africa a registered charity?

Yes — Able Child Africa is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 326859.

Details

Address
34 Ponton Road
Nine Elms
LONDON
SW11 7BA
Registration Date
14 May 1985
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
326859
Charity Number
326859

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Trustees

Abigail Viljoen
Dhiran Tanna
Hannah Loryman
Also governs 1 other charity
James William Henry Sellars
Also governs 1 other charity
Jonathan Dune
Martin Hill
Miiro Michael
Mitul Shah
Thomas George Edwards

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Ablechildafrica
  • Uganda Society for Disabled Children Limited
  • Able Child
  • U S D C

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30 July 2026
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