# Schools for Africa

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1120896 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1120896)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Overseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Other charitable activities
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/schools-for-africa

Works with schools in the UK to support children in sub-Saharan Africa, in particular those orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV and Aids. Schools for Africa provides boxes with educational and humanitarian goods and toys, and also provides some financial assistance to help feed African children. The charity works with community-based organisations in Africa.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Schools for Africa is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Schools for Africa reported income of £0 and spending of £0.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Schools for Africa in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Schools for Africa open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Schools for Africa is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Schools for Africa give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Schools for Africa makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Schools for Africa?

In its latest reported year Schools for Africa reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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