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Hands At Work In Africa UK

Also known as: Hands @ Work in Africa UK, Hands at Work in Africa UK Limited

The charitable purposes are, for the benefit of people in Africa, by such charitable means as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit: To relieve poverty To relieve suffering To promote good health and increase life expectancy To advance education and training To promote any other charitable purpose

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Activities & Mission

The charitable purposes are, for the benefit of people in Africa, by such charitable means as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit: To relieve poverty To relieve suffering To promote good health and increase life expectancy To advance education and training To promote any other charitable purpose

Grants

Hands At Work In Africa UK is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£359,322
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, religious activities and economic or community development and employment

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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£363,798
Latest Expenditure
£359,322

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 98.8%
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
£363,798
£359,3220 / 14
2024
£340,706
£330,0840 / 31
2023
£343,857
£378,7950 / 14
2022
£315,063
£336,2010 / 11
2021
£355,410
£362,8900 / 11

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Frequently asked questions about Hands At Work In Africa UK

What does Hands At Work In Africa UK do?

The charitable purposes are, for the benefit of people in Africa, by such charitable means as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit: To relieve poverty To relieve suffering To promote good health and increase life expectancy To advance education and training To promote any other charitable purpose

How much income did Hands At Work In Africa UK report in 2025?

Hands At Work In Africa UK reported total income of £364k and reported expenditure of £359k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hands At Work In Africa UK registered as a charity?

Hands At Work In Africa UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 January 2007 as charity number 1117446. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Hands At Work In Africa UK?

Hands At Work In Africa UK is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Oliver Westmancott. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hands At Work In Africa UK operate?

Hands At Work In Africa UK operates across 10 areas, including Congo (Democratic Republic), Eswatini, Malawi and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Hands At Work In Africa UK a registered charity?

Yes — Hands At Work In Africa UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1117446.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 January 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4027281
Charity Number
1117446

Trustees

Oliver Westmancott Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Ann-Marie Agyeman
Christopher Poulsom
NICHOLAS JAMES LAWRENCE
REV DAVID ELLIS NEWSOME
Teresa Ann Clarke CBE
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Hands @ Work in Africa UK
  • Hands at Work in Africa UK Limited

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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