Act (african Child Trust)

Activities & Mission

African Child Trust (ACT) is working to relieve poverty among disadvantaged children and women-led households in Africa. We are educating children and orphans and empowering widows and women-in-need through training and income generation for sustainable livelihood to support their families. We are engaging UK youths in global citizenship awareness and international development experience.

Grants

Act (african Child Trust) is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Total spending (2025)

£223,121

Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.

Who it helps

children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public

What it supports

general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, economic or community development and employment and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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.

Financial Information