# Human Development Concern for Horn of Africa

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1102794 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1102794)
- Website: http://www.hdcha.org.uk
- Latest income: £120; spending £60
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia
- Other names: Huda (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/human-development-concern-for-horn-of-africa

different fundraising activities.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £120 | £60 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £120 | £60 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £430 | £3,931 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £120 | £520 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £295 | £320 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The trustees shall hold the trust fund and its income upon trust to apply them for the benefit of the people of Africa, in particular the inhabitants of Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia and for the following purposes:-1) to advance education 2) to relieve poverty 3) and to protect and preserve public health

## What it funds

Human Development Concern for Horn of Africa is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Human Development Concern for Horn of Africa reported income of £120 and spending of £60. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2025, it spent £4,891 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Human Development Concern for Horn of Africa in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (hdcha.org.uk) 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 Human Development Concern for Horn of Africa open for applications now?

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

### Where does Human Development Concern for Horn of Africa fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia.

### Does Human Development Concern for Horn of Africa give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Human Development Concern for Horn of Africa makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Human Development Concern for Horn of Africa give each year?

The register does not break out Human Development Concern for Horn of 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 Apr 2025 was £60. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £978 a year.

### How large is Human Development Concern for Horn of Africa?

In its latest reported year Human Development Concern for Horn of Africa reported income of £120 and spending of £60.


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