--- title: "Heed Africa — check charity number 1140683 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Heed Africa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1140683. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Yorkton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/heed-africa retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:40:23.820Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Heed Africa is a registered charity (number 1140683) 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 advancement of health or saving of lives. 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 Heed Africa? Registered charity number 1140683 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Yorkton Website [www.heedafrica.org](http://www.heedafrica.org/) ## What does Heed Africa do? Supporting educational and health development activities; partnering with educational and health institution to aid development of education and health in Africa. ## What causes is Heed Africa registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Heed Africa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Heed 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=heed-africa&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.heedafrica.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Heed Africa a legitimate charity? Yes. Heed Africa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1140683) 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 Heed Africa's charity number? Heed Africa's charity number is 1140683. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1140683? Search 1140683 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 Heed Africa do? Supporting educational and health development activities; partnering with educational and health institution to aid development of education and health in Africa. Does Heed Africa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Heed 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 Heed Africa? Heed Africa's website is http://www.heedafrica.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/1140683).