--- title: "Serve Africa — check charity number 1150759 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Serve Africa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1150759. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Combe Hay. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/serve-africa retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:48:08.677Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Serve Africa is a registered charity (number 1150759) 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 £55,068 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Serve Africa? Registered charity number 1150759 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Combe Hay Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £55,068 Website [www.serveafrica.org.uk](http://www.serveafrica.org.uk/) ## What does Serve Africa do? Serve Africa supports internally displaced people in camps near Mbalala, Uganda. The original refugees fled the civil war. The charity has provided counselling and seen people gradually develop aspirations for their own future.Education and training programmes give individuals the skills and knowledge to obtain gainful employment, thereby allowing them to gain a reasonable standard of living. ## What causes is Serve Africa registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Serve Africa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Serve 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=serve-africa&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.serveafrica.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Serve Africa a legitimate charity? Yes. Serve Africa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1150759) 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 Serve Africa's charity number? Serve Africa's charity number is 1150759. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1150759? Search 1150759 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 Serve Africa do? Serve Africa supports internally displaced people in camps near Mbalala, Uganda. The original refugees fled the civil war. The charity has provided counselling and seen people gradually develop aspirations for their own future.Education and training programmes give individuals the skills and knowledge to obtain gainful employment, thereby allowing them to gain a reasonable standard of living. Does Serve Africa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Serve 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 Serve Africa? Serve Africa's website is http://www.serveafrica.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/1150759).