UK grants and fundersProject Africa-Football Connects grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1196897
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Project Africa-Football Connects is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1196897. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya and Uganda. The register describes its activities as: “FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects, for which the CIO is established for the benefit of the public in such ways that are charitable according to english law, are the promotion of participation by children and young persons in African countries in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities and support for the playing of football.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £1,092 and spending of £1,714.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,092
Latest spending
£1,714
- What it funds
- Amateur sport
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £1,092 | £1,714 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £18.8k | £12.7k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,249 | £4,517 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £15.3k | £11.4k |
Charitable objects
The objects, for which the CIO is established for the benefit of the public in such ways that are charitable according to english law, are the promotion of participation by children and young persons in African countries in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities and support for the playing of football.
Where it operates
Kenya, Uganda
- Also known as
- Project Africa Fc
- Trustees
- 2
What Project Africa-Football Connects funds
Project Africa-Football Connects is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £30.3k in total.
How to apply to Project Africa-Football Connects
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Project Africa-Football Connects in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (projectafricafc.org) 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 Project Africa-Football Connects
Is Project Africa-Football Connects open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Project Africa-Football Connects is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Project Africa-Football Connects fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya and Uganda.
Does Project Africa-Football Connects give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Project Africa-Football Connects makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Project Africa-Football Connects give each year?
The register does not break out Project Africa-Football Connects's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £1,714. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £7,587 a year.
How large is Project Africa-Football Connects?
In its latest reported year Project Africa-Football Connects reported income of £1,092 and spending of £1,714.
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