UK funding workspaceCollections for Africa grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1175630
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Collections for Africa is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1175630. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Kenya. The register describes its activities as: “We recycle waste clothing to fund the building of schools in Africa.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the charity, which are for the public benefit, are specifically restricted to the following:1. The relief of poverty, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, amongst persons resident in Kenya or such other parts of Africa as the trustees shall determine;2. To provide education and…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Education / trainingPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
Charitable objects
The objects of the charity, which are for the public benefit, are specifically restricted to the following:1. The relief of poverty, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, amongst persons resident in Kenya or such other parts of Africa as the trustees shall determine;2. To provide education and training and, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, with emphasis on those living in Africa and in particular those resident in Kenya. For the avoidance of doubt this shall include education and training in life skills for those who have particular needs for such skills so that their conditions of life may be improved; and3. Any other charitable purpose according to the law in England and Wales which shall be selected by the trustees in their absolute discretion from time to time.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Kenya
- Also known as
- Cfa
- Trustees
- 3
What Collections for Africa funds
Collections for Africa is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and prevention or relief of poverty for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information.
How to apply to Collections for Africa
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Collections for Africa in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (collectionsforafrica.com) 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 Collections for Africa
Is Collections for Africa open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Collections for Africa is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Collections for Africa fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Kenya.
Does Collections for Africa give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Collections for Africa makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How large is Collections for Africa?
In its latest reported year Collections for Africa reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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