UK funding workspaceBenefit for Africa Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 295005
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Benefit for Africa Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 295005. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and The Gambia. The register describes its activities as: “To relieve poverty, distress, suffering in countries of the developing world, with particular regard to the Sahel region of Africa. The trust also undertakes to promote Pan-African Culture and Arts.” Its charitable objects are: “To relieve poverty, distress and suffering in countries of the third world with particular regard to the saheh region of Africa.” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefAccommodation / housingArts / culture / heritage / scienceAmateur sportAnimalsEnvironment / conservation / heritageEconomic / community development / employmentHuman rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
To relieve poverty, distress and suffering in countries of the third world with particular regard to the saheh region of Africa.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, The Gambia
- Also known as
- B F A Trust; Back-2-My Roots; Pan Africa Foundation and Club; Pan-Africa; Pan-African-Bemas Foundations; Soul 2 Soul for Africa; Soul to Soul (For Africa)
- Trustees
- 3
What Benefit for Africa Trust funds
Benefit for Africa Trust 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, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport, animals, environment / conservation / heritage, economic / community development / employment and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £0 in total.
How to apply to Benefit for Africa Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Benefit for Africa Trust 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 about Benefit for Africa Trust
Is Benefit for Africa Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Benefit for Africa Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Benefit for Africa Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and The Gambia.
Does Benefit for Africa Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Benefit for Africa Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Benefit for Africa Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Benefit for Africa Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.
How large is Benefit for Africa Trust?
In its latest reported year Benefit for Africa Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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