Network for Africa

Registered charity 1120932 · since 2007network4africa.org·Africa·Updated 29 October 2026

At a glance

Invitation only

Unsolicited applications are not accepted

This funder does not accept unsolicited applications. Don't spend time on an approach; the similar funders below support the same kind of work.

Key takeaways

Network for Africa funds mental health support and livelihoods work for survivors of conflict or genocide and their families, so the fit is strongest for organisations already working with those communities in sub-Saharan Africa.
It does not accept unsolicited requests, and it says it identifies and partners with trusted community organisations and leaders, so a cold application is unlikely to be the route in; a better first step is to build a relationship with local partners who already know its work.
The annual report gave no usable grants figure and no grant range is stated, so the sources give no basis for choosing a request size.
Organisations whose work falls outside mental health or livelihoods for conflict survivors are unlikely to match its stated themes.

Overview

Network for Africa is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1120932).

Network for Africa is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It supports survivors of conflict or genocide and their families in communities in sub-Saharan Africa who are left behind when fighting ends and humanitarian aid moves on, helping them recover from trauma and rebuild their lives. It works through long-term partnerships with local NGOs, providing mental health support alongside livelihoods work. Its stated geographic priority is Africa.

What they fund

Priority Areas

Network for Africa supports survivors of conflict or genocide and their families in communities in sub-Saharan Africa left behind when fighting ends and humanitarian aid moves on. It works with local NGOs to provide mental health support addressing trauma, alongside livelihoods that help break the cycle of mental illness and poverty. It responds to what communities say they need and equips community leaders to identify those most in need. Its long-term partnerships with respected local organisations and community leaders co-design culturally appropriate, sustainable programmes. The approach combines community-based mental health care with practical support for economic recovery, rooted in local knowledge, trust and community ownership.

Themes

Mental health support
Livelihoods support

Geographic Focus

Priority: Africa.

How to apply

It identifies and partners with trusted community organisations and leaders to understand needs, cultural context and priority areas for support.

Where they fund

Where it says it funds

Africa

Similar funders

Funders supporting work similar to Network for Africa.

Able Child AfricaInvitation onlyGave £247k CohereNo public processGave £543k ForAfrikaNo public processGave £402k Amref Health Africa UKNo public processGave £3.9M Capricorn Africa TrustNo public process Awaken Love for AfricaNo public process The ELMA Foundation (UK)Invitation onlyGave £5.2M Africa Research Excellence FundNo public processGave £708k Help to Create Hope TrustRollingGave £496k The Painted Wolf FoundationInvitation onlyGave £136k

Five years of accounts

Financial year	Income	Expenditure	Grants paid	Accounts document
year to 31 December 2021	£335,024	£348,488	—	Accounts for year to 31 December 2021
year to 31 December 2022	£475,517	£378,403	—	Accounts for year to 31 December 2022
year to 31 December 2023	£419,249	£436,365	—	Accounts for year to 31 December 2023
year to 31 December 2024	£378,190	£432,342	—	Accounts for year to 31 December 2024
year to 31 December 2025	£402,163	£377,180	—	Accounts for year to 31 December 2025

Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.