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Action For Southern Africa

Also known as: Actsa

Campaigning & Advocacy work this lies at the core of what we do. We support local actors in southern Africa and lobby key stakeholders in the UK to push for change and secure rights, equality and development for the region.Advancing education of the public on Southern Africa, by highlighting the causes of underdevelopment, poverty and conflict and exposing the destructive legacies of apartheid

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Activities & Mission

Campaigning & Advocacy work this lies at the core of what we do. We support local actors in southern Africa and lobby key stakeholders in the UK to push for change and secure rights, equality and development for the region.Advancing education of the public on Southern Africa, by highlighting the causes of underdevelopment, poverty and conflict and exposing the destructive legacies of apartheid

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 16 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£216,994
Latest Expenditure
£205,205

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 94.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 94.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£216,994
£205,2050 / 24
2023
£141,146
£121,6370 / 10
2022
£111,467
£125,2710 / 10
2021
£120,282
£120,8580 / 10
2020
£157,821
£160,5140 / 10

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Frequently asked questions about Action For Southern Africa

What does Action For Southern Africa do?

Campaigning & Advocacy work this lies at the core of what we do. We support local actors in southern Africa and lobby key stakeholders in the UK to push for change and secure rights, equality and development for the region.Advancing education of the public on Southern Africa, by highlighting the causes of underdevelopment, poverty and conflict and exposing the destructive legacies of apartheid

How much income did Action For Southern Africa report in 2024?

Action For Southern Africa reported total income of £217k and reported expenditure of £205k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Action For Southern Africa registered as a charity?

Action For Southern Africa was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 September 2017 as charity number 1174757. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Action For Southern Africa?

Action For Southern Africa is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHITRA KARVE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Action For Southern Africa operate?

Action For Southern Africa operates across 16 areas, including Angola, Botswana, Congo (Democratic Republic) and 13 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Action For Southern Africa a registered charity?

Yes — Action For Southern Africa is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174757.

Details

Address
Action for Southern Africa
200A Pentonville Road
LONDON
N1 9JP
Registration Date
20 September 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5103975
Charity Number
1174757

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Trustees

CHITRA KARVE Chair
BENJAMIN JAMES WHITAKER
DAVID BOWEN KENVYN
John Vass Muir
Marc Patrick Green
SARVOTHUM SEETHARAM KAMATH
Zita Holbourne

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Actsa

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