# Needs Africa

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1162760 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1162760)
- Website: https://www.needsafrica.org.uk
- Latest income: £2,120; spending £1,904
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides services
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/needs-africa

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 time, so that African lives are enriched and empowered to build the continent.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year Needs Africa reported income of £2,120 and spending of £1,904.

## How to apply

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

### 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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