Afruca - Safeguarding Children
Also known as: Africans Unite Against Child Abuse, Afruca
We promote the well-being and protection of children and families in black and ethnic communities across the UK using a cultural-competent approach. We provide a range of prevention and early intervention services to address child abuse, child trafficking, modern slavery and exploitation. We work with others to influence policy and improve practices. We are based in London and Manchester.
Activities & Mission
We promote the well-being and protection of children and families in black and ethnic communities across the UK using a cultural-competent approach. We provide a range of prevention and early intervention services to address child abuse, child trafficking, modern slavery and exploitation. We work with others to influence policy and improve practices. We are based in London and Manchester.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 91% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% 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
Expenditure Categories
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 | £753,766 | £914,766 | £887,550 | £286,970 | £169,552 | 17 / 25 |
| 2024 | £860,396 | £763,832 | £742,971 | £447,970 | £240,304 | 18 / 150 |
| 2023 | £751,370 | £725,304 | £706,741 | £351,406 | £204,605 | 16 / 15 |
| 2022 | £502,757 | £492,433 | £478,066 | £325,340 | £192,432 | 11 / 150 |
| 2021 | £403,628 | £347,636 | 0 / 120 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Afruca - Safeguarding Children
What does Afruca - Safeguarding Children do?
We promote the well-being and protection of children and families in black and ethnic communities across the UK using a cultural-competent approach. We provide a range of prevention and early intervention services to address child abuse, child trafficking, modern slavery and exploitation. We work with others to influence policy and improve practices. We are based in London and Manchester.
How much income did Afruca - Safeguarding Children report in 2025?
Afruca - Safeguarding Children reported total income of £754k and reported expenditure of £915k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Afruca - Safeguarding Children?
Afruca - Safeguarding Children has a program ratio of 117.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Afruca - Safeguarding Children registered as a charity?
Afruca - Safeguarding Children was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 July 2002 as charity number 1093027. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Afruca - Safeguarding Children?
Afruca - Safeguarding Children is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Afruca - Safeguarding Children operate?
Afruca - Safeguarding Children operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Afruca - Safeguarding Children a registered charity?
Yes — Afruca - Safeguarding Children is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1093027.
Details
290 Mare Street
London
E8 1HE
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Also Known As
- Africans Unite Against Child Abuse
- Afruca
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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