UK funding workspaceAfrican Flame grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1111711
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African Flame is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1111711. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Tanzania and Zimbabwe. The register describes its activities as: “Fundraising for skill-based training for young adults and women with an emphasis on projects to enable improved opportunities for improved standards of living in areas of poverty in sub-Saharan Africa including Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Illustrated promotional talks in the UK about the charity's work.To promote…” Its charitable objects are: “1) to advance the education of the public in the United Kingdom in the subject of environmentally and socially sustainable development, with reference to case studies from Zimbabwe, Tanzania and elsewhere in sub-saharan Africa.2) to advance the education of the public in Zimbabwe, Tanzania and elsewhere in…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £3,969 and spending of £4,242.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£3,969
Latest spending
£4,242
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- People of a particular ethnic or racial originThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £3,969 | £4,242 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,165 | £654 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,207 | £2,452 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,606 | £1,406 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,777 | £1,314 |
Charitable objects
1) to advance the education of the public in the United Kingdom in the subject of environmentally and socially sustainable development, with reference to case studies from Zimbabwe, Tanzania and elsewhere in sub-saharan Africa.2) to advance the education of the public in Zimbabwe, Tanzania and elsewhere in sub-saharan Africa in the subject of environmentally and socially sustainable development, particularly by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education for disadvantaged individuals and groups with the goal of poverty relief and self-sufficiency.
Where it operates
Tanzania, Zimbabwe
- Formerly
- Serian UK
- Trustees
- 4
What African Flame funds
African Flame is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and prevention or relief of poverty for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £10.1k in total.
How to apply to African Flame
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from African Flame in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (africanflame.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about African Flame
Is African Flame open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from African Flame is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does African Flame fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Tanzania and Zimbabwe.
Does African Flame give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that African Flame makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does African Flame give each year?
The register does not break out African Flame'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 £4,242. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,014 a year.
How large is African Flame?
In its latest reported year African Flame reported income of £3,969 and spending of £4,242.
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