Giving Africa

Giving Africa is a United Kingdom based nonprofit organisation registered as a charity under the number 1136275. The charity is dedicated to the advancement of education and the relief of poverty across the African continent, with a particular but not exclusive focus on Burkina Faso.

Objectives and Activities
The primary aims of Giving Africa are to improve educational opportunities and alleviate poverty in Africa. The organisation implements projects and initiatives that support these goals, working to empower communities and individuals to achieve sustainable development.

Governance and Volunteers
The charity is governed by a board of four trustees and supported by around ten volunteers. Giving Africa does not employ staff receiving benefits over £60,000, and none of its trustees receive remuneration or benefits for their roles.

Financial Overview
For the financial year ending 30 April 2020, Giving Africa reported a total income of £26,534 and total expenditure of £96,064. The charity raises funds primarily from the public but does not engage professional fundraisers or commercial participators. It operates one or more trading subsidiaries to support its funding base.

Transparency and Reporting
As of the latest available records, the charity’s reporting to the Charity Commission was overdue by 1016 days. This highlights the importance of timely compliance with regulatory requirements in the nonprofit sector.

Giving Africa continues to focus its efforts on educational advancement and poverty relief in African communities, aiming to create long-term positive impact through targeted development initiatives.

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