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title: "Educating Africa — check charity number 1187695 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Educating Africa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187695. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Oldbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/educating-africa
retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:58:36.277Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Educating Africa is a registered charity (number 1187695) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £1,050 (year ending 2025-04-01). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Educating Africa?

Registered charity number

1187695

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Oldbury

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-01)

£1,050

Website

[educatingafricafund.org](http://educatingafricafund.org/)

## What does Educating Africa do?

For the public benefit advancement of the education and well-being of disadvantaged children of African or Caribbean descent, particularly girls under the age of 18, by providing financial assistance through school educational bursaries. This support enables them to access quality educational opportunities, development of digital skills, social and wellbeing development programs.

## What causes is Educating Africa registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Educating Africa yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Educating Africa is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Educating Africa a legitimate charity?

Yes. Educating Africa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187695) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Educating Africa's charity number?

Educating Africa's charity number is 1187695. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1187695?

Search 1187695 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Educating Africa do?

For the public benefit advancement of the education and well-being of disadvantaged children of African or Caribbean descent, particularly girls under the age of 18, by providing financial assistance through school educational bursaries. This support enables them to access quality educational opportunities, development of digital skills, social and wellbeing development programs.

Does Educating Africa have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Educating 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 England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Educating Africa?

Educating Africa's website is http://educatingafricafund.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1187695).