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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1118648
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Footsteps for Africa is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1118648. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya. The register describes its activities as: “Providing Educational and Welfare support to Children and Their Carers in Kenya. Building schools and sponsoring children. Providing health facilities and general support to the community.” Its charitable objects are: “1 to advance the education of young people in kenya2 to relive poverty and sickness and promote the preservation of good health in Kenya.” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £19.4k and spending of £22.7k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£19.4k
Latest spending
£22.7k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesPrevention or relief of povertyAmateur sportOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides buildings / facilities / open space
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £19.4k | £22.7k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £23k | £21.1k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £20.5k | £25.4k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £19.7k | £24.7k |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £22.4k | £20k |
Charitable objects
1 to advance the education of young people in kenya2 to relive poverty and sickness and promote the preservation of good health in Kenya
Where it operates
Kenya
- Formerly
- The Footsteps Foundation
- Trustees
- 3
What Footsteps for Africa funds
Footsteps for Africa is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty and amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides buildings / facilities / open space. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £114k in total.
How to apply to Footsteps for Africa
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Footsteps for Africa in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (footstepsuk.org) 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 Footsteps for Africa
Is Footsteps for Africa open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Footsteps for Africa is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Footsteps for Africa fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya.
Does Footsteps for Africa give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Footsteps for Africa makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Footsteps for Africa give each year?
The register does not break out Footsteps for 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 2025 was £22.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £22.8k a year.
How large is Footsteps for Africa?
In its latest reported year Footsteps for Africa reported income of £19.4k and spending of £22.7k.
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