YOUNG SCIENTISTS FOR AFRICA

About YOUNG SCIENTISTS FOR AFRICA

YOUNG SCIENTISTS FOR AFRICA is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1176619). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 67/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2025), YOUNG SCIENTISTS FOR AFRICA reported a total income of £8,053 and total expenditure of £24,243, a spending ratio of 301% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, YOUNG SCIENTISTS FOR AFRICA describes its activities as follows: We provide scholarships for talented under-privileged African science students to attend the London International Youth Science Forum, where they join 500 of the best science students from all over the globe learning from world leading scientists through lectures, debates and visits. This life changing experience inspires their careers in science which we support through our Alumni programme. Our analysis has identified 2 high-severity concerns for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 301.0% of income spent on charitable work