Challenge Africa grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1121563
Challenge Africa is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1121563. The register describes its activities as: “Our goal is to help people help themselves out of poverty. We build successful social enterprises to sustainably fund-care, food and education for orphans, community centres, installation of water, sanitation and electricity systems, support for teachers and healthcare workers, HIV prevention projects, AIDS…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £13.4k and spending of £6,997.
Verified 19 days ago95 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
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What Challenge Africa funds
Challenge Africa is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities 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.
How to apply to Challenge Africa
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Challenge Africa in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (challengeafrica.org.uk) 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 Challenge Africa
Is Challenge Africa open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Challenge Africa is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does Challenge Africa give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Challenge Africa makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is Challenge Africa?
In its latest reported year Challenge Africa reported income of £13.4k and spending of £6,997.
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