UK funding workspaceFriends of Education Africa grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1128249
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Friends of Education Africa is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1128249. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa. The register describes its activities as: “The charity's objectives are the advancement of education in Africa; relief of poverty in Africa; and the relief of sickness and preservation of health among people living in Africa. The charity's main activities include fundraising, advocacy and the advancement of its objects.” Its charitable objects are: “The charity's objects are: 1. Advancement of education in Africa; 2. Relief of poverty in Africa; and 3. The relief of sickness and preservation of health among people living in Africa.” In the year to 30 Jun 2025 it reported income of £1,579 and spending of £1,755.
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Latest income
£1,579
Latest spending
£1,755
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of livesPrevention or relief of povertyArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople of a particular ethnic or racial originOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides servicesOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £1,579 | £1,755 |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £12.3k | £13.8k |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £7,950 | £9,864 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £896 | £2,580 |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £12.2k | £5,241 |
Charitable objects
The charity's objects are: 1. Advancement of education in Africa; 2. Relief of poverty in Africa; and 3. The relief of sickness and preservation of health among people living in Africa.
Where it operates
South Africa
- Trustees
- 6
What Friends of Education Africa funds
Friends of Education Africa is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £33.3k in total.
How to apply to Friends of Education Africa
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Education Africa in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (educationafrica.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 Friends of Education Africa
Is Friends of Education Africa open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Education 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 Education Africa fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as South Africa.
Does Friends of Education Africa give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Friends of Education Africa makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Friends of Education Africa give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of Education Africa's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £1,755. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,654 a year.
How large is Friends of Education Africa?
In its latest reported year Friends of Education Africa reported income of £1,579 and spending of £1,755.
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