The Africa Trust
Africa Trust works to bring sustainable solutions to poverty in Africa. They establish sustainable supplies of clean water and decent sanitation. Income generating projects are used to pay school fees, improve clinics and generate funds needed to run orphanages. With business skills training, villagers start businesses and funds are circulated to catalyse new projects.
Activities & Mission
Africa Trust works to bring sustainable solutions to poverty in Africa. They establish sustainable supplies of clean water and decent sanitation. Income generating projects are used to pay school fees, improve clinics and generate funds needed to run orphanages. With business skills training, villagers start businesses and funds are circulated to catalyse new projects.
Grants
The Africa Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £1,508,025
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty 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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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
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 | £1,490,819 | £1,576,900 | £1,574,245 | £117,333 | £100,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2024 | £1,579,432 | £1,447,332 | £1,445,741 | £203,414 | £100,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2023 | £1,418,835 | £1,407,118 | £1,356,281 | £71,314 | £71,314 | 1 / 1 |
| 2022 | £1,735,492 | £1,869,212 | £1,869,212 | £59,597 | £50,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2021 | £1,641,159 | £1,660,077 | £1,659,927 | £193,317 | £193,317 | 1 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Africa Trust
What does The Africa Trust do?
Africa Trust works to bring sustainable solutions to poverty in Africa. They establish sustainable supplies of clean water and decent sanitation. Income generating projects are used to pay school fees, improve clinics and generate funds needed to run orphanages. With business skills training, villagers start businesses and funds are circulated to catalyse new projects.
How much income did The Africa Trust report in 2025?
The Africa Trust reported total income of £1.49m and reported expenditure of £1.58m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Africa Trust registered as a charity?
The Africa Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 June 2012 as charity number 1147666. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs The Africa Trust?
The Africa Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Africa Trust operate?
The Africa Trust operates across 8 areas, including Kenya, Liberia, Malawi and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Africa Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Africa Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147666.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated