Needs Africa grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1162760
Needs Africa is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1162760. The register describes its activities as: “We are a group of people passionate about the growth and development of Africa. We work with and support organisations in Africa, helping them to do their job more effectively by providing them with the resources, finance and expertise to help achieve their goals. We seek to invest in the continent one person at a…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £2,120 and spending of £1,904.
Verified 19 days ago30 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
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What Needs Africa funds
Needs Africa is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides services.
How to apply to Needs Africa
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Needs Africa in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (needsafrica.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 about Needs Africa
Is Needs Africa open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Needs Africa is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does Needs Africa give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Needs Africa makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is Needs Africa?
In its latest reported year Needs Africa reported income of £2,120 and spending of £1,904.
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