# Naturally Africa Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1137411 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1137411)
- Website: https://www.naturallyafrica.org.uk
- Latest income: £17.6k; spending £22.3k
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Amateur sport, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/naturally-africa-foundation

Our activities provide access to basic human rights, which include food, shelter, education and healthcare and include:* Pre-school care & education* Education programmes in schools* Income-generating schemes* Sports initiatives* Healthcare and disease education and awareness, including HIV/AIDS, malaria & home based care* Feeding schemes & child sponsorship* Teacher training

## 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 Jun 2025 | £17.6k | £22.3k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £15.8k | £14.8k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £22.2k | £17.5k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £13.2k | £20.6k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £25.3k | £29.1k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1 the prevention or relief of poverty in Africa by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.2 the advancement of education in Africa by providing grants and support for schools and other educational projects.3 the relief of sickness and promotion of health in Africa by providing grants for activities such as the prevention and treatment of disease, healthy recreation for children and education of healthcare workers and the public.4 the promotion of sustainable development for the benefit of the public by the preservation conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of resources.sustainable development means 'development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

## What it funds

Naturally Africa Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, amateur sport and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Naturally Africa Foundation reported income of £17.6k and spending of £22.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £104k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia and South Africa and 1 more area.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Naturally Africa Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (naturallyafrica.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 Naturally Africa Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Naturally Africa Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia and South Africa and 1 more area.

### Does Naturally Africa Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Naturally Africa Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Naturally Africa Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Naturally Africa Foundation'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 £22.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £20.9k a year.

### How large is Naturally Africa Foundation?

In its latest reported year Naturally Africa Foundation reported income of £17.6k and spending of £22.3k.


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