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The Centre For African Entrepreneurship

Also known as: Children's Aid Drc Charity, The CAE

The CAE supports ethnically diverse and disadvantaged communities across Wales to overcome barriers to employment, enterprise and wellbeing. Through holistic support including employability, business support and housing advice, developing affordable, sustainable housing solutions to address housing insecurity and poverty.

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Activities & Mission

The CAE supports ethnically diverse and disadvantaged communities across Wales to overcome barriers to employment, enterprise and wellbeing. Through holistic support including employability, business support and housing advice, developing affordable, sustainable housing solutions to address housing insecurity and poverty.

Grants

The Centre For African Entrepreneurship makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£430,011
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity

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
£641,640
Latest Expenditure
£430,011

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 67.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £50
Charitable Activities £641,590
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £430,011
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£641,640
£430,011£430,011£657,245£51,5548 / 26
2024
£684,868
£478,531£478,531£445,616£31,39910 / 26
2023
£373,415
£388,2560 / 25
2022
£559,560
£369,706£369,706£254,120£013 / 25
2021
£248,289
£266,7060 / 21

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Centre For African Entrepreneurship

What does The Centre For African Entrepreneurship do?

The CAE supports ethnically diverse and disadvantaged communities across Wales to overcome barriers to employment, enterprise and wellbeing. Through holistic support including employability, business support and housing advice, developing affordable, sustainable housing solutions to address housing insecurity and poverty.

How much income did The Centre For African Entrepreneurship report in 2025?

The Centre For African Entrepreneurship reported total income of £642k and reported expenditure of £430k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Centre For African Entrepreneurship registered as a charity?

The Centre For African Entrepreneurship was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 September 2015 as charity number 1163348. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Centre For African Entrepreneurship?

The Centre For African Entrepreneurship is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rebecca Nyasha Mamhende. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Centre For African Entrepreneurship operate?

The Centre For African Entrepreneurship operates across 2 areas: Congo (Democratic Republic) and England And Wales.

Is The Centre For African Entrepreneurship a registered charity?

Yes — The Centre For African Entrepreneurship is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163348.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
1 September 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5066679
Charity Number
1163348

Trustees

Rebecca Nyasha Mamhende Chair
Chris Williams
ELLY HERMINAWATI
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Children's Aid Drc Charity
  • The CAE

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2 November 2026
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