--- title: "Sophos Africa UK — check charity number 1197557 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sophos Africa UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197557. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Watford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sophos-africa-uk retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:14:34.532Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sophos Africa UK is a registered charity (number 1197557) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £41,569 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Sophos Africa UK? Registered charity number 1197557 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Watford Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £41,569 ## What does Sophos Africa UK do? SOPHOS AFRICA aims to prevent or relieve poverty in Africa through supporting income generation schemes amongst disadvantaged communities as well as working to address the causes of poverty, such as corruption, religious extremism and enthno-centrism. SOPHOS AFRICA in the UK exists to support and fund the work of Africans to address these issues. ## What causes is Sophos Africa UK registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sophos Africa UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sophos Africa UK 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=sophos-africa-uk&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sophos Africa UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Sophos Africa UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197557) 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 Sophos Africa UK's charity number? Sophos Africa UK's charity number is 1197557. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197557? Search 1197557 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 Sophos Africa UK do? SOPHOS AFRICA aims to prevent or relieve poverty in Africa through supporting income generation schemes amongst disadvantaged communities as well as working to address the causes of poverty, such as corruption, religious extremism and enthno-centrism. SOPHOS AFRICA in the UK exists to support and fund the work of Africans to address these issues. Does Sophos Africa UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sophos Africa UK. 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 Sophos Africa UK? Sophos Africa UK 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/1197557).