--- title: "Schools for Africa — check charity number 1120896 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Schools for Africa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1120896. Education/training charity based in Northampton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/schools-for-africa retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:09:04.159Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Schools for Africa is a registered charity (number 1120896) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; overseas aid/famine relief. 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 Schools for Africa? Registered charity number 1120896 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Northampton ## What does Schools for Africa do? Works with schools in the UK to support children in sub-Saharan Africa, in particular those orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV and Aids. Schools for Africa provides boxes with educational and humanitarian goods and toys, and also provides some financial assistance to help feed African children. The charity works with community-based organisations in Africa. ## What causes is Schools for Africa registered for? Education/trainingOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Schools for Africa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Schools 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=schools-for-africa&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Schools for Africa a legitimate charity? Yes. Schools for Africa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1120896) 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 Schools for Africa's charity number? Schools for Africa's charity number is 1120896. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1120896? Search 1120896 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 Schools for Africa do? Works with schools in the UK to support children in sub-Saharan Africa, in particular those orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV and Aids. Schools for Africa provides boxes with educational and humanitarian goods and toys, and also provides some financial assistance to help feed African children. The charity works with community-based organisations in Africa. Does Schools for Africa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Schools 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 Schools for Africa? Schools for Africa 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/1120896).