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Disability Africa

Disability Africa improves outcomes for disabled children through inclusive community development.We raise awareness of the rights and needs of disabled children and deliver services to meet their needs.From 31/03/18 this new CIO adopted all previous activities of the old charity called Disability Africa 1143704 which is now unregistered. Past reports are here www.disability-africa.org

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Activities & Mission

Disability Africa improves outcomes for disabled children through inclusive community development.We raise awareness of the rights and needs of disabled children and deliver services to meet their needs.From 31/03/18 this new CIO adopted all previous activities of the old charity called Disability Africa 1143704 which is now unregistered. Past reports are here www.disability-africa.org

Grants

Disability Africa is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£204,139
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young 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, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity and recreation

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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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

Latest Income
£322,999
Latest Expenditure
£204,139

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 63.2%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£322,999
£204,1390 / 0
2024
£179,720
£155,9080 / 1
2023
£168,787
£159,9420 / 1
2022
£149,170
£188,6260 / 0
2021
£188,847
£164,3300 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Disability Africa

What does Disability Africa do?

Disability Africa improves outcomes for disabled children through inclusive community development.We raise awareness of the rights and needs of disabled children and deliver services to meet their needs.From 31/03/18 this new CIO adopted all previous activities of the old charity called Disability Africa 1143704 which is now unregistered. Past reports are here www.disability-africa.org

How much income did Disability Africa report in 2025?

Disability Africa reported total income of £323k and reported expenditure of £204k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Disability Africa registered as a charity?

Disability Africa was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 March 2017 as charity number 1172163. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Disability Africa?

Disability Africa is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew James Nowak. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Disability Africa operate?

Disability Africa operates across 5 areas, including Eswatini, Kenya, The Gambia and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Disability Africa a registered charity?

Yes — Disability Africa is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1172163.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
21 March 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5094955
Charity Number
1172163

Trustees

Andrew James Nowak Chair
ADAM EDWARDS M.A.
ADRIAN ABBOTT
ALARIC LAW
Michael Steven Carr
PENNY SOUTHCOTT nee GIBSON FRCPCH
Susan Haworth-Edwards

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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