# Global African Development

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1117358 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1117358)
- Company number: 07769743
- Website: https://www.globalafricandevelopment.org
- Latest income: £100; spending £50
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment, Recreation, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: City of London, Hammersmith and Fulham, Lewisham, Ethiopia, Grenada
- Other names: Gad (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/global-african-development

Global African Development aims to enable people to help themselves by providing a holistic approach to health, education & enterprise; thus facilitating independence.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £100 | £50 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £100 | £50 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £146 | £17 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £220 | £64 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £20 | £55 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) to advance education and training of tradesmen and women, young people and adults over the age of 21 in particular but not exclusively women in Ethiopia who primarily see prostitution as their only way to make a living;2) to relieve sickness and to promote and protect good health in particular but not exclusively by building a clinic;3) to advance the public's education in Africa's ancient history and natural scenic beauty.

## What it funds

Global African Development is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport, environment / conservation / heritage, economic / community development / employment and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, 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, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Global African Development reported income of £100 and spending of £50. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £236 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of London, Hammersmith and Fulham, Lewisham, Ethiopia and Grenada.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Global African Development in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (globalafricandevelopment.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 Global African Development open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Global African Development is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Global African Development fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of London, Hammersmith and Fulham, Lewisham, Ethiopia and Grenada.

### Does Global African Development give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Global African Development makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Global African Development give each year?

The register does not break out Global African Development'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 £50. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £47 a year.

### How large is Global African Development?

In its latest reported year Global African Development reported income of £100 and spending of £50.


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