--- title: "Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel — check charity number 1159990 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1159990. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Cardiff. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sub-sahara-advisory-panel retrieved: 2026-08-26T05:16:20.868Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel is a registered charity (number 1159990) 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 £823,655 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel? Registered charity number 1159990 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Cardiff Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £823,655 Website [www.ssap.org.uk](http://www.ssap.org.uk/) ## What does Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel do? Our mission is to inspire and inform policy and practice which lead to the reduction of poverty and the achievement of sustainable livelihoods in Africa, with a particular focus on sub-Saharan Africa. We do this through practical policy advice, policy-focused dissemination, debate and applied research. We also work with partners in the public and private sectors across Wales and UK generally. ## What causes is Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel 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=sub-sahara-advisory-panel&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ssap.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel a legitimate charity? Yes. Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159990) 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 Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel's charity number? Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel's charity number is 1159990. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1159990? Search 1159990 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 Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel do? Our mission is to inspire and inform policy and practice which lead to the reduction of poverty and the achievement of sustainable livelihoods in Africa, with a particular focus on sub-Saharan Africa. We do this through practical policy advice, policy-focused dissemination, debate and applied research. We also work with partners in the public and private sectors across Wales and UK generally. Does Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel. 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 Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel? Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel's website is http://www.ssap.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/1159990).