Activities & Mission
Educational support to scholars in South Africa
Grants
African Scholars' Fund (uk) is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £35,694
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training and overseas aid or famine relief
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £33,718 | £35,694 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2024 | £24,429 | £0 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £31,952 | £31,891 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £37,934 | £37,900 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £25,592 | £30 | 0 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about African Scholars' Fund (uk)
What does African Scholars' Fund (uk) do?
Educational support to scholars in South Africa
How much income did African Scholars' Fund (uk) report in 2025?
African Scholars' Fund (uk) reported total income of £34k and reported expenditure of £36k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was African Scholars' Fund (uk) registered as a charity?
African Scholars' Fund (uk) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 July 1998 as charity number 1070406. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs African Scholars' Fund (uk)?
African Scholars' Fund (uk) is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREW JOHN ELSWORTH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does African Scholars' Fund (uk) operate?
African Scholars' Fund (uk) operates in South Africa, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is African Scholars' Fund (uk) a registered charity?
Yes — African Scholars' Fund (uk) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1070406.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated