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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1157345
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Labafrica is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1157345. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Ghana and Kenya. The register describes its activities as: “We are a charity which aims to improve laboratory medicine in Africa.TREATMENT STARTS WITH DIAGNOSIS.We are based in the UK and aim to improve health in Africa by supplying laboratory equipment and providing training and volunteers to laboratories, clinics and hospitals serving the public.” Its charitable objects are: “To improve health and save lives by improving laboratory medicine in the third world.” In the year to 15 Jun 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of lives
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationActs as an umbrella or resource bodyOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 15 Jun 2024 | £0 | £20.1k |
| 15 Jun 2023 | £10.2k | £31.2k |
| 15 Jun 2022 | £24.8k | £8,458 |
| 15 Jun 2021 | £15k | £3,933 |
Charitable objects
To improve health and save lives by improving laboratory medicine in the third world
Where it operates
Ghana, Kenya
- Trustees
- 3
What Labafrica funds
Labafrica is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and health / saving of lives for the general public and other defined groups; 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 and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 15 Jun 2025, it spent £63.7k in total.
How to apply to Labafrica
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Labafrica in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (labafrica.co.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 about Labafrica
Is Labafrica open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Labafrica is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Labafrica fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Ghana and Kenya.
Does Labafrica give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Labafrica makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Labafrica give each year?
The register does not break out Labafrica's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 15 Jun 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.7k a year.
How large is Labafrica?
In its latest reported year Labafrica reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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