Is Direct Aid for Africa a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Direct Aid for Africa as a registered charity (number NIC107225) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Direct Aid for Africa's charity number?

Direct Aid for Africa's charity number is NIC107225. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC107225?

Search NIC107225 on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Direct Aid for Africa have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Direct Aid for Africa. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Direct Aid for Africa?

Direct Aid for Africa's website listed in our register data is http://www.dafa.ie. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Direct Aid for Africa registered as a charity?

Direct Aid for Africa was entered on the register on 15 April 2020.

Registered charity · No. NIC107225Trust Deed or Declaration of Trust

Direct Aid for Africa

Independent profile · Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) data

Direct Aid for Africa is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age.

Visit charity website Check official registration

Work at Direct Aid for Africa? Claim this profile free to add your own description, logo and links.

At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about Direct Aid for Africa?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £98,643
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £72,009
Registered charity number: NIC107225
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust Deed or Declaration of Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): County Tyrone
Website: www.dafa.ie

Quick answer

Direct Aid for Africa (number NIC107225) is listed as registered in the CCNI snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Direct Aid for Africa do?

The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund and its income upon trust to apply them for the following Objects ("The Objects") (a) The relief of poverty and sickness amongst the public generally in such manner as may be charitable and in particular (but not so as to limit the generality of the foregoing) the relief of poverty and sickness amongst residents of Africa and in particular residents of the Countries of Zambia and Kenya AND the Provision of the following to the Charity beneficiaries namely: (i) Financial assistance goods and services. (ii) Assisting beneficiaries who are in financial need…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Direct Aid for Africa

Answers Direct Aid for Africa gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 30 September 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 April 2020
Also known as: Dafa

What causes is Direct Aid for Africa registered for?

The prevention or relief of povertyThe relief of those in need by reason of youthage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Direct Aid for Africa yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Direct Aid for Africa. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Direct Aid for Africa?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

How to read charity accounts · Explore rated charities

Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score.

Claim this profile — free Visit charity website

Frequently asked questions

Is Direct Aid for Africa a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Direct Aid for Africa as a registered charity (number NIC107225) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Direct Aid for Africa's charity number?: Direct Aid for Africa's charity number is NIC107225. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC107225?: Search NIC107225 on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Direct Aid for Africa do?: The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund and its income upon trust to apply them for the following Objects ("The Objects") (a) The relief of poverty and sickness amongst the public generally in such manner as may be charitable and in particular (but not so as to limit the generality of the foregoing) the relief of poverty and sickness amongst residents of Africa and in particular residents of the Countries of Zambia and Kenya AND the Provision of the following to the Charity beneficiaries namely: (i) Financial assistance goods and services. (ii) Assisting beneficiaries who are in financial need…
Does Direct Aid for Africa have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Direct Aid for Africa. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Direct Aid for Africa?: Direct Aid for Africa's website listed in our register data is http://www.dafa.ie. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Direct Aid for Africa registered as a charity?: Direct Aid for Africa was entered on the register on 15 April 2020.

Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.