Advantage Africa
Analysis
Advantage Africa is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Olney. It was registered in July 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04388034). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Advantage Africa reported income of £359k and spending of £388k, spending 108% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £290k to £359k (+24%), an average of +5.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Advantage Africa sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Chronic Granulomatous Disorder Society (£359k), O DDRWS I DDRWS (£360k) and Noahs Ark (Ashford) (£359k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Advantage Africa supports people affected by poverty, disability and HIV to improve their education, health and incomes. Our work in Kenya and Uganda helps people to help themselves and build a better future for their families and communities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Chronic Granulomatous Disorder Society | Dartford | £359k |
| O DDRWS I DDRWS | Gwynedd | £360k |
| Noahs Ark (Ashford) | Surrey | £359k |
| Healthwatch Derbyshire Ltd | Milford | £360k |