Eligibility

Eligibility for membership to SUPA

Only charities meeting specific tests of fiscal accountability, governance, and programmatic impact may participate in the Support Africa. To participate, an organization must:

1. be a UK registered charity, Company Limited by Guarantee or a voluntary community organization based in the UK;

2. be a registered NGO/CBO in Africa;

3. provide services in at least one foreign country over the three-year period immediately preceding the application;

4. commission an annual audit by an independent certified public accountant that is prepared using generally accepted auditing    standards;

5. provide a signed copy of the most recently completed Annual Report;

6. be governed by an independent board of directors, the majority of whom serve without compensation, and

7. clearly demonstrate that it has provided real services, benefits, assistance or other program activities in Sub-Saharan Africa and, in some cases, for African refugees and immigrants in the UK.

If you are interested in applying to become a member of Support Africa or have questions about eligibility, please contact Support Africa Membership Team.