Found 9,035 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 ?

Baobab Mental Wellness Community

Charity number 1212698

 		26/03/2025 To preserve and protect the physical and mental health of people in ghana by a) providing information advice and support on overcoming issues affecting mental health b) raising awareness of issues that affect mental health c) helping individuals to access information for general mental health and well-being in all stages of life, through health promotion, education, training and advocacy; d) organising mental health seminars and outreach projects for the general public and e) collaborating with local health facilities to provide comprehensive treatment.

Work in Ghana

UK registered office: West Midlands

African Excellence in Maths & Science Foundation UK

Charity number 1212707

 		27/03/2025 3.1.1 to advance education in the subjects of mathematics and science for the public benefit among young people under the age of 25 in africa, in particular but not exclusively by:(a) providing grants or funding to schools, charitable organisations or other educational institutions specifically for the development and delivery of such educational programs as the trustees shall determine;(b) providing or supporting access to formal education at schools, universities, or other educational institutions;(c) awarding scholarships or financial assistance as well as offering mentorship and academic guidance programs to young people to enhance young people's educational outcomes; and(d) organising competitions, public lectures and providing educational materials and resources to educational institutions.3.1.2 the relief of the needs of the young people of the socially and economically disadvantaged community of the african diaspora.

Work in Tanzania, South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda

UK registered office: London

Children of the Ummah Foundation

Charity number 1212708

 		27/03/2025 The objects of the cio are for the public benefit:1. The prevention or relief of poverty of children, particularly orphans, in africa (in particular but not exclusively somaliland by providing grants, goods, facilities and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.2. To advance the education of children, particularly orphans, in africa (in particular but not exclusively somaliland) by the provision and maintenance of educational facilities and resources nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the cio for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the charities and trustee investment (scotland) act 2005 and section 2 of the charities act (northern ireland) 2008.

Work in Togo, Seychelles, Lesotho, Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Malawi, Benin, Mauritius, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic, Mauritania, Burundi, Gabon, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Botswana, Libya, Zambia, Mozambique, The Gambia, Guinea, Chad, Namibia, Tunisia, Burkina Faso, Angola, Algeria, Somalia, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Madagascar, Sudan, Eswatini, Rwanda, Cameroon, Niger, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana and Kenya

UK registered office: North West

Kionii Foundation

Charity number 1212712

 		27/03/2025 The object of the cio is for the public benefit within england and wales, nigeria and jamacia, to act as a resource for young people aged 16 to 21 years of age by providing advice and assistance and organising educational programmes and other activities as a means of:(a) advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals;(b) advancing education; and(c) relieving unemployment.

Work in Nigeria and Jamaica

UK registered office: West Midlands

Goshen Life Charity

Charity number 1212725

 		28/03/2025 The relief of sickness and the preservation of health among people residing permanently or temporarily in karu local government area, nasarawa state, nigeria, through the provision of funds and support of goshen life hospital, ensuring it can continue offering essential healthcare services to the vulnerable population.

Work in Nigeria

UK registered office: West Midlands

Design for Good

Charity number 1212756

 		31/03/2025 At Design for Good, we mobilise a global alliance to design lasting, measurable impact for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals at a scale only achievable through worldwide collaboration.We are a charity that activates and upskills creatives to design open-source products and services with affected communities, advancing social and environmental good through design.

Work in Slovakia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Austria, Japan, United States, Czechia, Denmark, Canada, Estonia, Spain, Sweden, Finland, France, Ireland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, Mexico, South Africa, Kenya, India, Liberia, Singapore, Romania and Portugal

UK registered office: London

The Grays Foundation

Charity number 1212760

 		31/03/2025 The objects of the cio are:1. To advance in life and relieve the needs of young people (aged 11-18), with a focus on those who are from the bame community, who are socially, economically or educationally disadvantaged, through the provision of a mentoring programme and personal and social development strategies which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals.2. The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship anywhere in the world 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.3. To advance the education of children overseas who are socially or economically disadvantaged through the provision of grants to provide education and necessary resources to allow the children to obtain a quality of education.

Work in Ghana and Vietnam

UK registered office: London

Nur Ul Habib

Charity number 1212761

 		31/03/2025 (1)to advance the religion of islam by means of, but not exclusively, provision or assistance in the provision of facilities for worship and islamic education, in accordance with the teachings of the quran and the teachings of prophet muhammad (pbuh) as interpreted and accepted by the ahle-sunnah wal-jamaa-ah school of thought;(2)to relieve financial hardship among poor people and those in financial hardship by means of, but not exclusively, making grants for providing or paying for items, equipment, services and facilities, including the provision of food, water, clothing, costs for attending school and costs for medical treatment for the benefit of the said persons;(3)to advance in life and relieve the needs of young people through:(a) the provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;(b) providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.

Work in Malawi and Tanzania

UK registered office: East Midlands

Afro-Asia Learning Initiative

Charity number 1212772

 		01/04/2025 Afro-Asia Learning Initiative is a UK registered charity supporting schools and community centres in rural African and Asian countries. It carries out its objectives by establishing schools and community centres by its locally registered affiliate charities in those countries or by providing financial and material support to already established schools and vocational training centres.

Work in Tanzania, Pakistan, India, Indonesia, Senegal, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, Kenya, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Côte d'Ivoire, Uganda, Rwanda and Mali

UK registered office: London

The Forever Trust

Charity number 1212783

 		02/04/2025 The Forever Trust supports charitable work across the UK and internationally by enabling donors to give strategically and sustainably. As a DAF, it distributes grants and other support to organisations aligned with its broad public benefit purposes. It champions innovative giving models and partnerships, helping donors maximise impact while upholding strong governance and due diligence.

Work in Malawi, Mozambique, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia and Uganda

UK registered office: London

Our Muscles Matter

Charity number 1212813

 		03/04/2025 To relieve sickness and to preserve the health of people suffering from muscle wasting disorders,

Work in Uganda

UK registered office: London

Kingswood College UK Trust CIO

Charity number 1212824

 		04/04/2025 The Objects for which the CIO is established are to advance the education of pupils in Kingswood College in South Africa, in particular by:3.1 providing means tested scholarships for pupils from families unable to afford school fees; and3.2 providing and improving educational facilities; and3.3 Supporting extracurricular activities, including arts, sports and leadership development

Work in South Africa

UK registered office: East of England

Fort - 4 - Youth Foundation

Charity number 1212826

 		04/04/2025 The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit amongst young people (16-25) in the UK who are refugees and asylum seekers who are who are excluded from society, or parts of society on the grounds of their social and economic position, and young people (16-25) in the UK who are excluded from society, parts of society, as a result of discrimination on the grounds of race or ethnic origin

Work in Burundi and Portugal

UK registered office: South East

Littlewood Creek Community Shelter

Charity number 1212897

 		10/04/2025 Providing relief to women and children who are victims of domestic abuse, homelessness and other such vulnerable situations in Kenya through: (1) the provision of safe and secure housing, (2) emotional and physical support, (3) empowerment through education and skill development, (4) support to achieve economic independence, (5) support to reintegrate into the local community.

Work in Kenya

UK registered office: South West

Samba Life

Charity number 1212898

 		10/04/2025 The object of the cio are:(1) to advance education and relieve poverty for the public benefit in the asante akim region of ghana by providing educational resources, improving local infrastructure, enhancing access to clean water and sanitation.(2) to advance in life and relieve needs of children and young people living in the asante akim region of ghana through:(a) the provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;(b) providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.

Work in Ghana

UK registered office: London

Stephtogether

Charity number 1212914

 		11/04/2025 Helping disadvantaged people, without exclusion, living in the Borough of Southwark, and facing integration significant barriers.Providing to them Information, Advice & Guidance, Basic Skills, ESOL & English Training and IT & Job Search Training.Offering employment skills to disadvantaged young people and adults, without exclusion, who are NEETImproving physical and mental health wellbeing.

Work in Cameroon

UK registered office: London

2M Foundation

Charity number 1212924

 		14/04/2025 To advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of england and wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time.

Work in Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and India

UK registered office: London

Tanzanite Education Foundation (UK) Trust

Charity number 1212938

 		14/04/2025 To advance the education of primary pupils ( ages 1-7 years) at tanzanite education foundation in mbauda, tanzania particularly but not exclusively by the provision of;• assisting in building a new school• educational materials, food, teacher salaries and school rent and all essential school itemsthe relief of poverty of pupils, staff, parents of tanzanite education foundation and the wider community by the provision of• resources to grow fruit, vegetables and farming hens for eggs• seed, tools, equipment and other essential items to support self-sufficient food sourcing

Work in Tanzania

UK registered office: North West

Zainab Welfare Trust

Charity number 1212945

 		14/04/2025 1. The prevention or relief of poverty in zambia and malawi, by means of, but not exclusively, making grants for items, equipment, services and facilities, including the provision of food, water, other basic necessities, costs for attending educational courses and facilities, and costs for medical treatment;2. To advance the religion of islam by means of, but not exclusively, the provision of grants for facilities for worship and islamic education, in accordance with the teachings of the quran and the teachings of prophet muhammad (pbuh) as interpreted and accepted by the ahle-sunnah wal-jamaa-ah school of thought.

Work in Malawi and Zambia

UK registered office: East Midlands

Gap Ministries

Charity number 1212960

 		15/04/2025 Gap Ministries, also known as Gap Kenya supports children living on the streets and children who live on the main municipal garbage dump in Mombasa, Kenya. The charity runs two centres and a foster family home, with the aim of educating, empowering and enabling these young people. Funding is provided by donations both corporate and individual and by grants from Trusts.

Work in Kenya

UK registered office: North West

Tabernacle of Praise Ministries

Charity number 1212998

 		17/04/2025 1. To advance the christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the statements of faith appearing in the schedule of this document. 2. The prevention or relief of poverty in united kingdom and anywhere in the world as decided by the trustees by providing: grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. 3. The relief of financial hardship, either generally or individually, of people living in united kingdom and anywhere in the world as decided by the trustees by making grants of money for providing or paying for items services or facilities.4. The relief of sickness and the preservation of health among people residing permanently or temporarily in united kingdom and anywhere in the world as decided by the trustees.

Work in Ghana and Nigeria

UK registered office: London

Children of Kigezi

Charity number 1213002

 		17/04/2025 Chidren of Kigezi supports the provision of education and health services in three schools in the Kigezi region of Uganda and currently provides a daily meal to over 900 children.

Work in Uganda

UK registered office: South West

Order of Malta Donors for the Projects

Charity number 1213003

 		17/04/2025 The objects of the cio are such purposes for the public benefit as shall be exclusively charitable as the trustees from time to time may at their discretion determine, in any part of the world, to include (but without prejudice to the generality of the forgoing) the following:i) the prevention or relief of poverty;ii) the advancement of education;iii) the advancement of health or the saving of lives; iv) the relief of those in need because of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; and (save for purposes incidental and ancillary to those objects), no other purposes.

Work in El Salvador, Italy, Romania, Lebanon, Albania, Costa Rica, Namibia and Occupied Palestinian Territories

UK registered office: London

Gordon Park Education Trust (United Kingdom)

Charity number 1213024

 		22/04/2025 The sole purpose of the GPET(Z) is to ensure education of the youth especially Scouts in conservation, leadership and heritage skills through the facilities at Gordon Park for the benefit of young adults and Scouts today and in the future.

Work in Zimbabwe

UK registered office: South East

Inspire the Nations

Charity number 1213045

 		23/04/2025 The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other social and economic disadvantage both in the uk and the great african lakes in particular but not exclusively through the provision of support, advice and guidance to refugees and immigrants settling in the uk and refugees in the great african lakes.

Work in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

Seven Wells

Charity number 1213057

 		24/04/2025 We are a UK and international relief organisation fundraising in the UK and distributing those funds to individuals in the UK and worldwide through humanitarian projects.

Work in Mauritania, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Morocco, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Yemen and Libya

UK registered office: North West

Specs for Africa

Charity number 1213064

 		24/04/2025 To preserve, protect and promote eye health in rural and urban communities across kenya, zimbabwe, zambia, tanzania and malawi by supplying pre-loved non-prescription reading spectacles and sunglasses donated in the uk.

Work in Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia and Malawi

UK registered office: East of England

So They Can (England & Wales)

Charity number 1213084

 		25/04/2025 The objects of the charity are to operate as a Charity for the relief of poverty and suffering and sustainable development to aid various communities and poor throughout the world, and in particular:

Work in Kenya and Tanzania

UK registered office: London

The Sabita Thanwani Foundation

Charity number 1213100

 		28/04/2025 Working to End Gender based abuse against women through raising awareness and advocating for Change in Men's attitudes. Supporting Abused Women's charities Supporting Mental Health charities Supporting Special Needs charities Supporting charities for Homeless People

Work in Nepal, India, Kenya and Sierra Leone

UK registered office: London

Nice to Be Nice

Charity number 1213147

 		01/05/2025 To prevent and relieve poverty and to advance the education of pupils in the gambia, primarily but not exclusively attending st. Paul's nursery & primary school, keninding saibali, sanyang, by assisting in the provision of facilities, resources, equipment and funding that advances the education of the pupils.

Work in The Gambia

UK registered office: South East