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Education for Democracy in South Africa is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief.
Education for Democracy in South Africa (number 1003795) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Education for Democracy in South Africa do?
For the advancement of education and relief of poverty of disadvantaged students (children and young people) in South Africa. EDSA is a fundraising organisation based in the UK working to provide support to impoverished children and young people in a township known as Smitsville in the Overberg, Western Cape.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Education for Democracy in South Africa
Answers Education for Democracy in South Africa gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Education for Democracy in South Africa as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Education for Democracy in South Africa's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
E D S a; Edsa
Where it says it operates
Oxfordshire · South Africa
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Education for Democracy in South Africa registered for?
Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief
Why is there no Clarity Score for Education for Democracy in South Africa yet?
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Is Education for Democracy in South Africa a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Education for Democracy in South Africa as a registered charity (number 1003795) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Education for Democracy in South Africa's charity number?
Education for Democracy in South Africa's charity number is 1003795. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1003795?
Search 1003795 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 Education for Democracy in South Africa do?
For the advancement of education and relief of poverty of disadvantaged students (children and young people) in South Africa. EDSA is a fundraising organisation based in the UK working to provide support to impoverished children and young people in a township known as Smitsville in the Overberg, Western Cape.
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How can I donate to Education for Democracy in South Africa?
Education for Democracy in South Africa's website listed in our register data is http://www.edsa.org.uk. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Education for Democracy in South Africa?
The register records Education for Democracy in South Africa as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Education for Democracy in South Africa's trustees paid?
Education for Democracy in South Africa's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Education for Democracy in South Africa registered as a charity?
Education for Democracy in South Africa was entered on the register on 8 August 1991.