--- title: "Heart for Africa — check charity number 1173027 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Heart for Africa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173027. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Old Ystrad Labour Club. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/heart-for-africa retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:57:27.287Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Heart for Africa is a registered charity (number 1173027) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £13,275 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Heart for Africa? Registered charity number 1173027 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location The Old Ystrad Labour Club Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £13,275 Website [www.heartforafrica.co.uk](http://www.heartforafrica.co.uk/) ## What does Heart for Africa do? Education of young people in East Africa, primarily in Arusha Region, Tanzania, by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education in schools.The prevention or relief of poverty in East Africa, primarily in Arusha Region, Tanzania, by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. ## What causes is Heart for Africa registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Heart for Africa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Heart for 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=heart-for-africa&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.heartforafrica.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Heart for Africa a legitimate charity? Yes. Heart for Africa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173027) 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 Heart for Africa's charity number? Heart for Africa's charity number is 1173027. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1173027? Search 1173027 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 Heart for Africa do? Education of young people in East Africa, primarily in Arusha Region, Tanzania, by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education in schools.The prevention or relief of poverty in East Africa, primarily in Arusha Region, Tanzania, by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. Does Heart for Africa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Heart 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 England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Heart for Africa? Heart for Africa's website is http://www.heartforafrica.co.uk — 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/1173027).