UK funding workspaceChildren of Africa grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1110517
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Children of Africa is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1110517. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique and Eswatini and 2 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “Supporting a Children's Home for children orphaned through HIV/AIDSSupporting a Creche / Nursery for children affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty.” Its charitable objects are: “1) the relief of sickness among orphaned Children in southern Africa suffering from or orphaned as a result of hiv/aids, in particular but not by way of limitation within southern Africa, by the provision of financial support for their accommodation, treatment and care.2) the advancement of education among Children…” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £3,072 and spending of £2,370.
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Latest income
£3,072
Latest spending
£2,370
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of livesPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefAccommodation / housing
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilities
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £3,072 | £2,370 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £3,798 | £3,983 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £4,052 | £5,019 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £4,495 | £4,337 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,779 | £1,000 |
Charitable objects
1) the relief of sickness among orphaned Children in southern Africa suffering from or orphaned as a result of hiv/aids, in particular but not by way of limitation within southern Africa, by the provision of financial support for their accommodation, treatment and care.2) the advancement of education among Children and young people attending schools in southern Africa by the provision of financial support in meeting the cost of progressing to higher education, including school fees, uniforms, transport costs and at the discretion of the trustees such other assistance as is deemed necessary.
Where it operates
South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Eswatini, Zambia, Zimbabwe
- Also known as
- Cofa
- Trustees
- 3
What Children of Africa funds
Children of Africa is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and accommodation / housing for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £16.7k in total.
How to apply to Children of Africa
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Children of Africa in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (childrenofafrica.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 Children of Africa
Is Children of Africa open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Children of Africa is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Children of Africa fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique and Eswatini and 2 more areas.
Does Children of Africa give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Children of Africa makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Children of Africa give each year?
The register does not break out Children of Africa'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 2026 was £2,370. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,342 a year.
How large is Children of Africa?
In its latest reported year Children of Africa reported income of £3,072 and spending of £2,370.
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