# Save Children in Africa in Need

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1104469 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1104469)
- Company number: 07579141
- Website: https://www.savechildreninafricainneed.org.uk
- Latest income: £1,152; spending £1,305
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Economic / community development / employment, Recreation, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Zimbabwe
- Other names: Scan (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/save-children-in-africa-in-need

'Giving Drive' and fund-raising events such as Bicycle challenge, Sponsored Walk, Patrons' Night and SCAN Week. Aimed at getting more people involved. Schools Awareness programme: liaising with local schools, churches, businesses and individuals to raise awareness of the plight of schools in Africa and raise money for schools' projects, provide food and scholarship for needy children in Africa.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £1,152 | £1,305 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £1,351 | £5,521 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £2,401 | £4,660 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £4,674 | £5,686 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £4,691 | £2,863 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Relief of poverty of Children in Africa from the effects of war, disease and disability, by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, facilities and services as will relieve their needs.

## What it funds

Save Children in Africa in Need is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport, economic / community development / employment and recreation for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Save Children in Africa in Need reported income of £1,152 and spending of £1,305. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £20k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Uganda and 1 more area.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Save Children in Africa in Need in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (savechildreninafricainneed.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 Save Children in Africa in Need open for applications now?

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

### Where does Save Children in Africa in Need fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Uganda and 1 more area.

### Does Save Children in Africa in Need give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Save Children in Africa in Need makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Save Children in Africa in Need give each year?

The register does not break out Save Children in Africa in Need's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £1,305. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,007 a year.

### How large is Save Children in Africa in Need?

In its latest reported year Save Children in Africa in Need reported income of £1,152 and spending of £1,305.


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