# Africa United

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1135238 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1135238)
- Latest income: £105; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment, Human rights / equality / diversity, Recreation, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield City, Congo (Democratic Republic)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/africa-united

Africa United works to improve the lives of African people and other minority communities in Sheffield and neighbouring towns. AU provides free information on: Benefits & Entitlement, Career, Education, Training, Health & Well-being, Housing Issues,Basic Immigration information, Employment and Volunteering,BME engagement and participation, Mentoring and Advocacy.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £105 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £105 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) to advance the education and training of those granted refugee status and their dependants in need thereof so as to advance them in life and assist them to adapt within a new community;b) the relief of unemployment of those granted refugee status and those seeking asylum in the United Kingdom by the provision of vocational and skills training, advice and support;c) to advance the education of the public in general about the issues relating to refugees and those seeking asylum;d) the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of those persons who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social or economic circumstances.e) the relief of financial hardship and the preservation and protection of good health amongst those granted refugee status and their dependants and immigrants and natives of east, west, central and southern Africa living (permanently or temporarily) in Sheffield and the surrounding area.

## What it funds

Africa United is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport, environment / conservation / heritage, economic / community development / employment, human rights / equality / diversity and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Africa United reported income of £105 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield City and Congo (Democratic Republic).

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Africa United in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Africa United open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Africa United is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Africa United fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield City and Congo (Democratic Republic).

### Does Africa United give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Africa United makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Africa United give each year?

The register does not break out Africa United's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Africa United?

In its latest reported year Africa United reported income of £105 and spending of £0.


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