Resourceafrica
Also known as: The Africa Resources Trust, Zeitz Foundation UK
The Trust supports Southern African communities efforts to exercise their rights and improve their livelihoods by promoting greater global, regional and national commitment and action towards policy, market and legal reforms that secure their rights to own, control and benefit from natural resources, especially land, wildlife, forests and water.
Activities & Mission
The Trust supports Southern African communities efforts to exercise their rights and improve their livelihoods by promoting greater global, regional and national commitment and action towards policy, market and legal reforms that secure their rights to own, control and benefit from natural resources, especially land, wildlife, forests and water.
Grants
Resourceafrica makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2022)
- £8,467
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity and other charitable purposes
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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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
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2022.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | £83,738 | £205,420 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2021 | £17,702 | £416,853 | 0 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Resourceafrica
What does Resourceafrica do?
The Trust supports Southern African communities efforts to exercise their rights and improve their livelihoods by promoting greater global, regional and national commitment and action towards policy, market and legal reforms that secure their rights to own, control and benefit from natural resources, especially land, wildlife, forests and water.
How much income did Resourceafrica report in 2022?
Resourceafrica reported total income of £84k and reported expenditure of £205k for the financial year ending 2022, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Resourceafrica registered as a charity?
Resourceafrica was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 July 1991 as charity number 1003530. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Resourceafrica?
Resourceafrica is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is KEITH MADDERS MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Resourceafrica operate?
Resourceafrica operates across 9 areas, including Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Resourceafrica a registered charity?
Yes — Resourceafrica is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1003530.
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Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Resourceafrica
- The Africa Resources Trust
- Zeitz Foundation UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated