Found 9,095 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 ?

Ministry of the Light of Christ

Charity number 1099303

 		05/09/2003 Works in particular amongst the french and lingala speaking african community in uk and elsewhere. Aims to relieve poverty by distributing food, clothing and where appropriate provision of financial support. Advances education amongst asylum seekers by helping with reading, form-filling, cv writing, interpreting at housing, police stations, nhs appointments etc. Assists children and young people i

Work in South Africa, Congo and Zambia

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

Gideon Orphanage Home

Charity number 1125264

 		30/07/2008 The Relief of poverty, sickness and distress among abandoned, orphaned and abused children up to the age of 16 years in England, Wales and Nigeria by the provision of food, accommodation, and other basic necessities and the advancement of education for the benefit among abandoned, orphaned and abused children up to the age of 16 years in England, Wales and Nigeria

Work in Nigeria

UK registered office: London

Beauty 4 Ashes Development Foundation

Charity number 1138975

 		12/11/2010 Sharing the christian faith in the community and assisting the poor in the community with support.

Work in Ethiopia

UK registered office: London

Barbara May Foundation UK

Charity number 1141144

 		04/04/2011 Provide relief from sickness and preservation of health in ethiopia and africa in particular but not exclusively by providing or assisting in the provision of facilities and services to reduce maternal mortality and secure the health of mothers before during and after birth of their child.

Work in Ethiopia

UK registered office: East Midlands

The Township Initiative

Charity number 1159391

 		27/11/2014 The Township Initiative works to create conditions that keep disadvantaged children in school. Just 1 in 3 of those who start school will finish. Without intervention, the majority of township children will continue to miss out on the critical life opportunities that completing their education will afford them.

Work in South Africa

UK registered office: London

Siya Phulaphula "We Listen"

Charity number 1089463

 		23/11/2001 The charity supports mental health training for South Africans who work with disadvantaged children and families in South Africa. This is accomplished by providing bloc training courses in London for South Africans as well as sponsoring UK teachers to visit South Africa twice yearly to support and consult to community projects. All costs of travelling and subsistence are also provided.

Work in South Africa

UK registered office: London

Vets for Change

Charity number 1161625

 		12/05/2015

Latest income £24

[Jan 2026]

 Vets for Change were established to support local communities, State organisations, NGOs and local charities with our specialist knowledge in organising, planning and executing vaccination and sterilisation campaigns.

Work in South Africa

UK registered office: South West

Islington and Camden Community Integration Project

Charity number 1091189

 		19/03/2002 ETH is a youth bible studies, dedicated to introducing the bible and its principles to the youth of London.Our main activities include: Bible Studies on Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 pmPrayer Meeting on Friday 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Work in Democratic Republic of the Congo

UK registered office: London

Raha Foundation

Charity number 1191148

 		04/09/2020 1. The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage in India, East Africa and such other countries as the trustees deem fit, by supporting the provision of healthcare, education, training, housing as well as the provision of other support intended to help individuals generate a self sustainable income.2. Disaster relief aid.

Work in India and Kenya

UK registered office: South East

Lilongwe Wildlife Trust UK

Charity number 1176185

 		08/12/2017 The mission of MWT is to protect Malawi?s wildlife and safeguard its natural habitats. We aim to do this through 2 approaches;1 - Promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment in Malawi. 2 - Advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment.

Work in Malawi

UK registered office: Wales

International Welfare Alliance (Iwarelief))

Charity number 1176950

 		01/02/2018 Promote and protect human rights through research, legal actions and advocacy and capacity building. Health promotion, medicine, Food, clothing, shelter provision and empowerment projects Supporting individuals and communities affected by security issues, promoting safety and well -beings, providing resources and advocacy for those in need,also focusing on safeguarding vulnerable populations

Work in Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Ghana, The Gambia, Gabon, Ethiopia, Eritrea, United States, Egypt, Djibouti, Sierra Leone, Congo, South Africa, Chad, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Burundi, Angola, Benin, Algeria, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Togo, Sudan, Somalia, Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal, Rwanda, Nigeria, Niger, Namibia, Morocco, Mauritania, Malawi, Libya and Liberia

UK registered office: East Midlands

Care and Empowerment of the Vulnerable in Action - United Kingdom (Caeva UK)

Charity number 1187715

 		03/02/2020 CAEVA UK supports labeled children/youths in Uganda to overcome the power of labels through education/training, psychosocial support, healthcare, livelihoods startup, etc. Negative labels such as orphan, street child, teenage mother, disabled, illiterate, poor, etc., frequently lead to discrimination and marginalisation. CAEVA empowers those affected to overcome suffering caused by such labels.

Work in Uganda

UK registered office: South East

Ba-Biggie Foundation

Charity number 1188702

 		23/03/2020 To advance the education of the pupils at the Nema Misirah nursery/lower basic school in The Gambia in a particular but not exclusively by:a) Supporting the school and the pupils with financial assistance b)Providing facilities or equipment which support the school and enrich the learning environment of pupils o the school C) Assisting trained teachers and providing financial support.

Work in The Gambia

UK registered office: South West

StarShine Women's Foundation

Charity number 1192396

 		18/11/2020 StarShine Women's Foundation advances the wellbeing, resilience, and rights of Congolese women and girls, including migrant women of African descent, in England, Wales and the Democratic Republic of Congo through humanitarian support, education, skills training, economic empowerment and advocacy, creating sustainable and lasting change.

Work in Democratic Republic of the Congo

UK registered office: London

Heart of Mine

Charity number 1194909

 		23/06/2021 Heart of Mine provides the relief of need arising from the adverse impact of gold mining on communities and environments around the world, to include but not be limited to poverty, ill-health and the deterioration of the environment resulting from mercury poisoning and other adverse effects of gold mining on its workers and surrounding communities and environments.

Work in Côte d'Ivoire, Canada and Bolivia

UK registered office: East Midlands

Izinga Assist UK

Charity number 1198317

 		22/03/2022 We are an agency for non-profit organisations in the sub-Saharan African region. We are committed to helping non-profit organisations to thrive by addressing one of their biggest challenges, namely accessing sustainable funding from local and international Donors. We do this by providing uniform rating criteria to establish the legitimacy and trustworthiness of an NPO, while providing assistance.

Work in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Kenya, Eswatini, Uganda, Botswana, Tanzania and Malawi

UK registered office: London

Her Pure Joy Foundation

Charity number 1204756

 		18/09/2023 We are a womens health foundation, improving the quality of lives for young women, educating, and supporting in areas such as period poverty and sexual health.Through advocacy, awareness campaigns, and partnerships, we strive to create a world where every woman and girl can manage their menstruation with dignity and without limitations. Together, we can make a difference.

Work in Zimbabwe

UK registered office: East Midlands

Alafia

Charity number 1206566

 		16/01/2024 The objects of the cio are to promote and protect mental health for the public benefit of people of african heritage within the uk and nigeria by the provision of support in the maintenance and recovery of mental health and the promotion of the understanding of mental health through the education of people who suffer from ill mental health, their carers, medical professionals and the wider public.

Work in Nigeria

UK registered office: North West

Supporters of Rwandan Rugby

Charity number 1196220

 		20/10/2021 Promoting Rugby as a sport in Rwanda, offering training and equipment to the people of Rwanda

Work in Rwanda

UK registered office: Wales

Grace Ministries International

Charity number 1052708

 		06/02/1996 The advancement of the christian faiththe relief of persons in conditions of need, hardship or distress, or who are elderly or sickthe advancement of education on the basis of christian principles

Work in Burundi, Uganda and Rwanda

UK registered office: London

The Teach Ghana Trust

Charity number 1099409

 		12/09/2003 Mainly grant making organisation to schools in Ghana.Aims to make grants to trainee teachers in future years.

Work in Ghana

UK registered office: West Midlands

Afrikan Children and Families Support Ltd (Acafs)

Charity number 1160220

 		29/01/2015 To relieve sickness and promote the health, education and social welfare of young people and their families from the African communities in the UK and internationally

Work in Uganda

UK registered office: London

Oluyole Nurses (UK) Association

Charity number 1161367

 		21/04/2015 The organization has no property at the time of this report.

Work in Nigeria

UK registered office: London

Ile Cultural Foundation

Charity number 1163361

 		01/09/2015 To promote the Afro-Brazilian Martial Art Capoeira, running workshops, festivals as well as launching museums, books, CD's and documentaries to raise awareness of the activity.Supporting financially when possible the old Masters in need. Projects that use Capoeira for integration and rehabilitation.Support the fight against poverty.Support ecological sustainability areas and projects.

Work in Bulgaria, Malawi, Ireland, Haiti, United States, Italy, Martinique, Antigua and Barbuda, Portugal, Angola, Cabo Verde, Costa Rica, Belgium and Brazil

UK registered office: Wales

Afreuro diaspora group

Charity number 1173695

 		06/07/2017 Academic and career guidance for studentsYouth exchange programs where students can network and build relationsMentoring students and assisting them in accessing global opportunities

Work in South Africa, Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Croatia, Ireland, Germany, Greece, France, Finland and Zimbabwe

UK registered office: North West

Afdp Global Foundation

Charity number 1185271

 		12/09/2019 Promoting Sports

Work in Jordan, Cambodia, India, Vietnam, Philippines, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Malaysia and Central African Republic

UK registered office: London

World Hope International UK

Charity number 1185384

 		18/09/2019 The charity works with World Hope International to provide international aid to those in need following events which damage communities and infrastructure. The charity also provides community building, education and support to those in need.

Work in Azerbaijan, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, Philippines, Nepal, Mozambique, Liberia, Indonesia, India, Haiti, Guatemala, Cambodia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania

UK registered office: London

Ariba Foundation

Charity number 1198621

 		13/04/2022 For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention.

Work in Ireland, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Botswana, Cambodia, India, Nepal, Nigeria, Philippines, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Zambia, Laos and Namibia

UK registered office: London

Planet

Charity number 1117995

 		15/02/2007 Planet's objects are to prevent and relieve poverty and protect the vulnerable anywhere in the uk.

Work in Senegal

UK registered office: East of England

Water4ethiopia

Charity number 1137893

 		08/09/2010

Latest income £908

[Apr 2025]

 An independent charity launched in April 2009, by a family of 3 trustees, with the aim of increasing clean water access, hygiene and sanitation levels in Ethiopia.

Work in Ethiopia

UK registered office: London