--- title: "Southern African Womens' Aid — check charity number 1098974 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Southern African Womens' Aid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1098974. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/southern-african-womens-aid retrieved: 2026-08-25T04:06:11.298Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Southern African Womens' Aid is a registered charity (number 1098974) 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 £1,195 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Southern African Womens' Aid? Registered charity number 1098974 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £1,195 Website [www.sawa.org.uk](http://www.sawa.org.uk/) ## What does Southern African Womens' Aid do? We aim to work with women and young women in the UK who have social and health problems. Espcially those who cannot access the mainstream facilities and those affected by HIV/IDS , by raising awareness especially in sexually health because HIV/AIDS and sexual transmitted diseases are spreading in an alarming rate. SAWAAR aims to support these women with educational, emotional and cultural needs ## What causes is Southern African Womens' Aid registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Southern African Womens' Aid yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Southern African Womens' Aid 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=southern-african-womens-aid&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sawa.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Southern African Womens' Aid a legitimate charity? Yes. Southern African Womens' Aid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1098974) 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 Southern African Womens' Aid's charity number? Southern African Womens' Aid's charity number is 1098974. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1098974? Search 1098974 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 Southern African Womens' Aid do? We aim to work with women and young women in the UK who have social and health problems. Espcially those who cannot access the mainstream facilities and those affected by HIV/IDS , by raising awareness especially in sexually health because HIV/AIDS and sexual transmitted diseases are spreading in an alarming rate. SAWAAR aims to support these women with educational, emotional and cultural needs Does Southern African Womens' Aid have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Southern African Womens' Aid. 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 Southern African Womens' Aid? Southern African Womens' Aid's website is http://www.sawa.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/1098974).