--- title: "Maisha Africa Development Initiative — check charity number 1117633 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Maisha Africa Development Initiative a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1117633. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Southall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/maisha-africa-development-initiative retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:52:09.095Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Maisha Africa Development Initiative is a registered charity (number 1117633) 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. Its latest reported income was £2,500 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Maisha Africa Development Initiative? Registered charity number 1117633 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Southall Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,500 ## What does Maisha Africa Development Initiative do? After School Programme for young persons aged 11 - 18.Personal Development training.Job Search and Interview Technique training.Capacity Building.Gender Inclusivity programmes.Public Policy support.Climate Change and Renewable Energy programmes. ## What causes is Maisha Africa Development Initiative registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Maisha Africa Development Initiative yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Maisha Africa Development Initiative 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=maisha-africa-development-initiative&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Maisha Africa Development Initiative a legitimate charity? Yes. Maisha Africa Development Initiative is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1117633) 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 Maisha Africa Development Initiative's charity number? Maisha Africa Development Initiative's charity number is 1117633. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1117633? Search 1117633 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 Maisha Africa Development Initiative do? After School Programme for young persons aged 11 - 18.Personal Development training.Job Search and Interview Technique training.Capacity Building.Gender Inclusivity programmes.Public Policy support.Climate Change and Renewable Energy programmes. Does Maisha Africa Development Initiative have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maisha Africa Development Initiative. 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 Maisha Africa Development Initiative? Maisha Africa Development Initiative does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1117633).