--- title: "Oya Organisation of Young Africans — check charity number 1108297 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Oya Organisation of Young Africans a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1108297. Education/training charity based in Merlin. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oya-organisation-of-young-africans retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:54:34.277Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Oya Organisation of Young Africans is a registered charity (number 1108297) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £142,687 (year ending 2025-09-05). 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 Oya Organisation of Young Africans? Registered charity number 1108297 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Merlin Latest income (year ending 2025-09-05) £142,687 Website [www.oya.org.uk](http://www.oya.org.uk/) ## What does Oya Organisation of Young Africans do? OYA runs a cluster of projects for African youngsters and their families on a council estate: a supplementary school (English, Maths, Science) for 11-16 years olds, a culture programme (African choir, dance, drama), a trainee scheme (paid Saturday jobs and training in youth work and administration) for 16-18 year olds, and a Family Programme including advice, advocacy and volunteering. ## What causes is Oya Organisation of Young Africans registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oya Organisation of Young Africans yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oya Organisation of Young Africans 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=oya-organisation-of-young-africans&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.oya.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Oya Organisation of Young Africans a legitimate charity? Yes. Oya Organisation of Young Africans is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1108297) 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 Oya Organisation of Young Africans's charity number? Oya Organisation of Young Africans's charity number is 1108297. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1108297? Search 1108297 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 Oya Organisation of Young Africans do? OYA runs a cluster of projects for African youngsters and their families on a council estate: a supplementary school (English, Maths, Science) for 11-16 years olds, a culture programme (African choir, dance, drama), a trainee scheme (paid Saturday jobs and training in youth work and administration) for 16-18 year olds, and a Family Programme including advice, advocacy and volunteering. Does Oya Organisation of Young Africans have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oya Organisation of Young Africans. 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 Oya Organisation of Young Africans? Oya Organisation of Young Africans's website is http://www.oya.org.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/1108297).