# UK Supporters of Born in Africa, Plettenberg Bay

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1169743 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1169743)
- Latest income: £19.1k; spending £19.6k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/uk-supporters-of-born-in-africa-plettenberg-bay

UK Supporters of Born in Africa raises funds in the UK and distributes the funds in South Africa via Born in Africa Plettenberg Bay (SAN PO number 060-686 NPO, hereinafter BiA) to disadvantaged children living in townships around Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape. Key uses of funds include sponsoring individual children's education, purchasing school equipment and providing medical checks.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £19.1k | £19.6k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £12.8k | £20.2k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £51k | £42.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £6,809 | £6,492 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £6,735 | £6,582 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance education in bitou, south Africa amongst school-going children and young adults who are financially disadvantaged in particular but not exclusively by supporting Born in Africa, Plettenberg bay (san po number- 060-686 - npo) by such means which are exclusively charitable in accordance with the laws of England and Wales

## What it funds

UK Supporters of Born in Africa, Plettenberg Bay is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year UK Supporters of Born in Africa, Plettenberg Bay reported income of £19.1k and spending of £19.6k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £95.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from UK Supporters of Born in Africa, Plettenberg Bay in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 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 UK Supporters of Born in Africa, Plettenberg Bay open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from UK Supporters of Born in Africa, Plettenberg Bay is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does UK Supporters of Born in Africa, Plettenberg Bay fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does UK Supporters of Born in Africa, Plettenberg Bay give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that UK Supporters of Born in Africa, Plettenberg Bay makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does UK Supporters of Born in Africa, Plettenberg Bay give each year?

The register does not break out UK Supporters of Born in Africa, Plettenberg Bay'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 £19.6k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £19.1k a year.

### How large is UK Supporters of Born in Africa, Plettenberg Bay?

In its latest reported year UK Supporters of Born in Africa, Plettenberg Bay reported income of £19.1k and spending of £19.6k.


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