# Education for Democracy in South Africa

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1003795 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1003795)
- Website: https://www.edsa.charity
- Latest income: £21k; spending £17.4k
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/education-for-democracy-in-south-africa

For the advancement of education and relief of poverty of disadvantaged students (children and young people) in South Africa. EDSA is a fundraising organisation based in the UK working to provide support to impoverished children and young people in and around the township known as Smitsville in the Overberg, Western Cape.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Education for Democracy in South Africa is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, arts / culture / heritage / science, environment / conservation / heritage and recreation for children / young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Education for Democracy in South Africa reported income of £21k and spending of £17.4k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Education for Democracy in South Africa in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (edsa.charity) 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

### Is Education for Democracy in South Africa open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Education for Democracy in South Africa is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Education for Democracy in South Africa give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Education for Democracy in South Africa makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Education for Democracy in South Africa?

In its latest reported year Education for Democracy in South Africa reported income of £21k and spending of £17.4k.


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