# Friends of the Children of Southern Africa

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1084087 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1084087)
- Website: https://www.fotchsa.org
- Latest income: £6,120; spending £11k
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: South Africa, Congo (Democratic Republic)
- Other names: Fotchsa (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-children-of-southern-africa

The advancement of education and the relief of sickness and poverty among children, their families and carers, living in Southern Africa, by any charitable means.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £6,120 | £11k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £16.2k | £16k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £21.1k | £17.6k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £16.1k | £17k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £16.1k | £22.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of education and the relief of sickness and poverty among Children, their families and carer living in Southern Africa by any charitable means

## What it funds

Friends of the Children of Southern 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; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Friends of the Children of Southern Africa reported income of £6,120 and spending of £11k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £83.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa and Congo (Democratic Republic).

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of the Children of Southern Africa in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (fotchsa.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

### Is Friends of the Children of Southern Africa open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of the Children of Southern Africa is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of the Children of Southern Africa fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa and Congo (Democratic Republic).

### Does Friends of the Children of Southern Africa give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of the Children of Southern Africa makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of the Children of Southern Africa give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of the Children of Southern 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 Dec 2025 was £11k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £16.8k a year.

### How large is Friends of the Children of Southern Africa?

In its latest reported year Friends of the Children of Southern Africa reported income of £6,120 and spending of £11k.


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