# Bariga Africa

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1190060 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1190060)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Environment / conservation / heritage, 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, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England, Somalia
- Other names: East Africa Foundation (previous); Eaf (previous)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bariga-africa

The main activities of this charity is to advance the education of the pupils at East African University in Somalia by:- Providing educational materials and equipment- Providing lecturers and research assistance- Establishing relationships between East Africa University and UK higher educational institutions

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 1 Jan 2024 | £860 | £160 | not filed |
| 1 Jan 2023 | £860 | £160 | not filed |
| 1 Jan 2022 | £1,440 | £1,400 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils at east African university by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities not required to be provided by the local education authority for education at the university.the relief of sickness and the preservation of health among people residing permanently or temporarily in Somalia.

## What it funds

Bariga Africa is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty and environment / conservation / heritage 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 organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Bariga Africa reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 4 reported years, to 1 Jan 2025, it spent £1,720 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Somalia.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bariga Africa 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 Bariga Africa open for applications now?

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

### Where does Bariga Africa fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Somalia.

### Does Bariga Africa give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Bariga Africa makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

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

The register does not break out Bariga Africa's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Jan 2025 was £0. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £430 a year.

### How large is Bariga Africa?

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


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