--- title: "Small Steps for Africa — check charity number 1181553 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Small Steps for Africa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1181553. Education/training charity based in Lymington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/small-steps-for-africa retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:13:37.693Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Small Steps for Africa is a registered charity (number 1181553) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £17,906 (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 Small Steps for Africa? Registered charity number 1181553 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Lymington Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £17,906 Website [www.smallstepsforafrica.org](http://www.smallstepsforafrica.org/) ## What does Small Steps for Africa do? We work for the advancement of the education and health of young people in Madagascar, that will enable them to gain skills leading to employment opportunities. We raise funds through child sponsorship programmes and deliver support through local partners. Projects could include pre and post school clubs, canteen programmes, school libraries, sanitation, and medical care. ## What causes is Small Steps for Africa registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Small Steps for Africa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Small Steps 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=small-steps-for-africa&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.smallstepsforafrica.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Small Steps for Africa a legitimate charity? Yes. Small Steps for Africa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1181553) 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 Small Steps for Africa's charity number? Small Steps for Africa's charity number is 1181553. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1181553? Search 1181553 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 Small Steps for Africa do? We work for the advancement of the education and health of young people in Madagascar, that will enable them to gain skills leading to employment opportunities. We raise funds through child sponsorship programmes and deliver support through local partners. Projects could include pre and post school clubs, canteen programmes, school libraries, sanitation, and medical care. Does Small Steps for Africa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Small Steps 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 Small Steps for Africa? Small Steps for Africa's website is http://www.smallstepsforafrica.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/1181553).