Found 9,088 UK NGOs working in Sub-Saharan Africa

United Nations Development Programme region

Figures refer to charities registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, based on areas of operation supplied to the Charity Commission by the charities themselves. Charities that say they work in more than 50 countries are not included. Total spending of these organisations includes work they carry out outside of Sub-Saharan Africa.

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NGOs are only included if they say they work in fewer than 50 countries. This is because some organisations claim they are working in every single country in the world, or very large numbers of countries. This is unlikely. So we can exclude them by restricting the number of countries organisations work in.

The figures for income and spending include the total income and spending of the organisations in all the countries they work in.

Religious organisations refers to those organisations which self-describe themselves as undertaking "religious activities" in their causes.

Charity Reg. date Latest income Activities Region ?

The Patmos Trust

Charity number 1122621

 		05/02/2008 Due to Covid-19 in particular and other challenges with fundraising, no activities have been undertaken since 2019. There is a plan for the Trustees to consider the future of the charity post-Covid. This decision will be made by the end of December 2021.

Work in Ghana

UK registered office: North West

Teresa Smith Foundation

Charity number 1178112

 		26/04/2018 Fund activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Malawi.

Work in Malawi and Bosnia and Herzegovina

UK registered office: North West

Sid Vale - Africa Link

Charity number 327792

 		10/05/1988 Sidvale Africa Link is a small charity that promotes friendship and cooperation between the people of the Sid Valley in East Devon and the people of the Bolero District in Northern Malawi. Since 1986 this charity has assisted the people of Bolero with various agricultural and educational projects. There have, over the years, been many visits to the area by people from East Devon.

Work in Malawi

UK registered office: South West

Communities for Development

Charity number 1160557

 		18/02/2015 CFD was created in 2014 to support rural communities in Uganda achieve sustainable growth and reduce poverty by improving their financial ability to cover their basic needs.We provide training in microfinance and business creation to give them the necessary tools and knowledge to make better use of their money. We create saving groups and provide training in income generating activities.

Work in Uganda and Spain

UK registered office: London

World Bhangra Council

Charity number 1183912

 		14/06/2019 The main activities of the World Bhangra Council are to advance the education of the public in Bhangra by promoting, sustaining and increasing knowledge and understanding of Bhangra through continued research and practice. Our success is based on active dialogue between artists and academics.

Work in United States, Türkiye, Thailand, Switzerland, Kenya, Mexico, Netherlands, Sweden, Spain, Poland, New Zealand, Pakistan, Australia, Argentina, Austria, Russia, Bahrain, Belgium, Taiwan, Ireland, Singapore, Qatar, Canada, Hong Kong, China, Czechia, Denmark, El Salvador, Finland, France, India, Portugal, Venezuela, Italy, Japan, South Africa and United Arab Emirates

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

Maisy Foundation

Charity number 1190746

 		06/08/2020 The object of the cio is, for the public benefit, the prevention or relief of poverty in zimbabwe and south africa by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.

Work in Zimbabwe

UK registered office: East of England

Dinah Naa Amuah Foundation

Charity number 1191224

 		09/09/2020 The prevention or relief of poverty anywhere in the world by providing or assisting in the provision offinance to support education, training, individual wellbeing and safety, healthcare projects and all thenecessary support designed to enable individuals to be safe, well, generate a sustainable income and beself-sufficient.

Work in Ghana

UK registered office:

Learning Foundation Development

Charity number 1192185

 		05/11/2020 Utilising life experience, Learning Foundation Developments mission is to enhance all aspects of learning, enabling young people to build on the foundation we provide. Through either 1:1 mentoring, or group based teaching. Our ability to reach and engage the under achieving, at risk and criminal element in society, makes us a partner of first choice for Schools, PRU's & Criminal Justice Systems.

Work in Ghana, Kenya, Canada, The Gambia, Trinidad and Tobago, St Lucia, Jamaica, Netherlands, Brazil, Barbados, United States and Grenada

UK registered office:

Bonobo Foundation

Charity number 1208027

 		26/04/2024 The objects of the cio are:1) to promote and advance for the benefit of the public the conservation of the bonobo species and the conservation, protection and improvement of their habitat in iyondji community bonobo reserve, democratic republic of congo by the provision of financial grants and scholarships and by such other means as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall from time to time see fit.2) to advance the education of the public in the conservation and protection of the bonobo species by means of, but not exclusively, research development and the provision of public education, scientific study and training.

Work in Democratic Republic of the Congo

UK registered office: North West

Sustainable Aid

Charity number 1210802

 		05/11/2024 Sustainable Aid delivers overseas humanitarian and development projects focused on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health and poverty relief. We work with local partners to build wells, improve sanitation and provide food support, while promoting human rights, gender equality and protecting women and children.

Work in Kenya

UK registered office: London

The Buchanan Foundation

Charity number 1212525

 		13/03/2025 The Buchanan Foundation aims to provide support to children in economically or socially disadvantaged areas. Our main beneficiaries are currently primary schools in the South African Limpopo province, and we collect donations, educational resources and other forms of support which are beneficial to the children we support.

Work in South Africa

UK registered office: South East

Irene Vera Foundation

Charity number 1212611

 		20/03/2025 Irene Vera Foundation supports children and young people facing educational and social disadvantage, with a focus on neurodiversity and inclusion. We provide educational resources, digital access, skills development and practical support through community projects, partnerships and fundraising in the UK and Zimbabwe.

Work in Zimbabwe

UK registered office: West Midlands

Women of Praise

Charity number 1057066

 		25/07/1996 Relieve of the poor and underprivileged (especially women and children) in UK, Africa and wherever help is needed in the world.

Work in Zimbabwe, India, Ghana and Nigeria

UK registered office: London

Save a Valuable Elephant

Charity number 1070531

 		14/07/1998 Saving the African Elephant by relocating them within central and southern africa. This charity is currently inactive.

Work in Côte d'Ivoire, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana and Kenya

UK registered office: London

Travel Philanthropy Limited

Charity number 1122270

 		11/01/2008 Travel Philanthropy, in partnership with the travel industry, identifies, defines and screens a wide range of social and environmental projects both overseas and in the UK. We then promote and facilitate online donations in partnership with the travel industry, allowing tourists to donate to trusted projects that will appeal to their own motivations and holiday destinations.

Work in South Africa, Nepal, The Gambia, Cambodia and Morocco

UK registered office: South East

Foundationstone

Charity number 1122703

 		08/02/2008 Two donations £500 each both within UK. Donations aimed at assisting other registered charities or charitable ventures in their relatively early stages

Work in Thailand, Cameroon, Brazil, Ghana, Uruguay, Pakistan, Bolivia, Paraguay, Mauritius, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Peru, Nepal, Philippines, Nicaragua, Botswana, Ethiopia, Guyana, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Tanzania

UK registered office: South East

Aard Development Trust

Charity number 1142180

 		01/06/2011 To promote sustainable development in Malawi for the benefit of the public by:a) the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of resources;b) the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life socially and economically disadvantaged communities;c) the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration.

Work in Malawi

UK registered office: East Midlands

Gabby's Orphanage

Charity number 1163620

 		17/09/2015 The relief of need and the promotion of education and care for orphans and otherchildren suffering hardship and distress as a result of local, national or internationaldisaster or by reason of social, personal or economic circumstances in Nigeria orelsewhere in Africa as the trustees determine in particular by the following means: a) providing or assisting in the provision of accom

Work in Nigeria

UK registered office:

Travel Teacher Foundation

Charity number 1171341

 		26/01/2017 Empowering young people with the skills and resources to reach their full potential. We bring people from different backgrounds, expertise and experiences together to engage with an organised service activity that addresses community needs. This is achieved by partnering with, or creating, projects that provide sustainable support for the advancement of youth education, health and well being.

Work in Kenya, Maldives, Fiji and Cook Islands

UK registered office: South East

Egbe Omo Ipoti-Ekiti United Kingdom

Charity number 1175856

 		21/11/2017 Provision of medicinesProvision of advice on health improvement

Work in Nigeria

UK registered office: London

Ma Foundation

Charity number 1180306

 		15/10/2018 We provide free tutoring lessons and educational resources to support the academic endeavors of deserving students, offer food and shelter assistance to those facing hunger, homelessness, or inadequate living conditions, with a focus on alleviating poverty and promoting human dignity, and raise funds through ethical and transparent means, including fundraising events, donation drives, etc...

Work in Côte d'Ivoire

UK registered office: London

The International Future Foundation

Charity number 1182463

 		14/03/2019 Advancement of education

Work in South Africa

UK registered office: South East

Madex - Madagascar Medical Expeditions

Charity number 1190415

 		15/07/2020 Researching, treating and delivering health education to people in Madagascar, who are the victims of Neglected Tropical Diseases.

Work in Madagascar

UK registered office: South West

Teach Connect Learn

Charity number 1191619

 		05/10/2020 To advance the education of the public in the subject and study of the English language in particular but not exclusively by the provision of services, advice and support to educational institutions in the Sudan, Nigeria, Eritrea, the Philippines, Thailand and Russia.

Work in Philippines, Thailand, Eritrea, Sudan, Russia and Nigeria

UK registered office: South East

Expanding Horizons

Charity number 1192623

 		03/12/2020 Expanding Horizons seeks to contribute to the alleviation of poverty by supporting other charitable organizations and individuals by organising fundraisers and providing support with grant proposals.

Work in Zambia

UK registered office: London

Success of Life International Ministry UK

Charity number 1193742

 		09/03/2021 We organise various Christian, youth and community activities to support the community. Among these activities include :Church services, Bible studies, Youth programs to equip the youth including career events and also community social events.

Work in Ghana

UK registered office: North West

Dumisani Foundation

Charity number 1198366

 		24/03/2022 Dumisani Foundation aims are: The advancement of education and to promote life-long opportunities for youths or young peopleThe advancement of citizenship or community development of the arts and cultureThe advancement of cultural exchange and global citizenship , UK and ZimbabweThe advancement of amateur sportThe promotion of healthy lives and to ensure well-being of youths

Work in Zimbabwe

UK registered office: South East

Rise and Blossom (Rab)

Charity number 1198748

 		26/04/2022 Rise And Blossom is designed to tackle the injustices faced by the handicapped population of the Democratic Republic of Congo's citizens.Our main focus is to bring about long lasting impactful change, that allows for as much as possible to create a semblance of equal opportunity, by creating, providing & helping physically disabled citizens to access, education, financial & medical resources.

Work in Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo

UK registered office: London

The Poverty and Community Economics Foundation

Charity number 1207692

 		02/04/2024 To further such purposes which are exclusively charitable within the laws of england and wales as may be determined from time to time by the charity trustees, in particular but not limited to funding support for persons suffering financial hardship, ill health or other disability or who have been victims of human rights abuses.

Work in Malawi and India

UK registered office: East Midlands

Charity of Rebecca Hussey for Africans

Charity number 207102

 		22/09/1962

Latest income £11,530

[Dec 2024]

 Promotion of Christian religion, relief of poverty and ignorance and tackling modern slavery in Africa.

Work in South Sudan, Ghana, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Malawi, Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Botswana and Zimbabwe

UK registered office: London