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Rise Africa UK

Also known as: Golden Action

Rise Africa UK supports projects in Tanzania that:a) develop young people?s skills to enable them to participate in society as independent and responsible individuals; making them more employable and increase their standard of livingb) advance education through sponsorship, free education, after-school classes, training programs and the offering of recourses to ill-equipped schools.

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Activities & Mission

Rise Africa UK supports projects in Tanzania that:a) develop young people?s skills to enable them to participate in society as independent and responsible individuals; making them more employable and increase their standard of livingb) advance education through sponsorship, free education, after-school classes, training programs and the offering of recourses to ill-equipped schools.

Grants

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

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£31,266
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training and the prevention or relief of poverty

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.

Country

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£95,680
Latest Expenditure
£31,266

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 32.7%
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
£95,680
£31,2660 / 0
2024
£59,517
£64,7720 / 0
2023
£81,478
£95,3060 / 0
2022
£81,478
£95,3050 / 4
2021
£83,002
£41,5190 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Rise Africa UK

What does Rise Africa UK do?

Rise Africa UK supports projects in Tanzania that:a) develop young people?s skills to enable them to participate in society as independent and responsible individuals; making them more employable and increase their standard of livingb) advance education through sponsorship, free education, after-school classes, training programs and the offering of recourses to ill-equipped schools.

How much income did Rise Africa UK report in 2025?

Rise Africa UK reported total income of £96k and reported expenditure of £31k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Rise Africa UK registered as a charity?

Rise Africa UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 August 2012 as charity number 1148744. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Rise Africa UK?

Rise Africa UK is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is OLIVIA de Villiers. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Rise Africa UK operate?

Rise Africa UK operates across 3 areas: Tanzania, Bedford and Lambeth.

Is Rise Africa UK a registered charity?

Yes — Rise Africa UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148744.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
29 August 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5029089
Charity Number
1148744

Trustees

OLIVIA de Villiers Chair
ANGELA KENYON
CHRISTOPHER FAULKNER
Dr Kenneth Williamson
Kelly Phillips

Also Known As

  • Golden Action

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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