The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Hands @ Work in Africa UK

Registered charity 1117446 Registered since 2007

Operates: Dudley, Suffolk, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, Eswatini, Congo (Democratic Republic), Zambia, Zimbabwe

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Board DNA

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6
trustees on the board
7.2y median 7y
average tenure
15y
longest tenure
3
trustees past 6 years
15.6y
average years in governance
4 vs 0 portfolio
first-time trustees
6
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Education/training 6The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 5The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty 5Religious Activities 2

Commercial experience

Health and social care 6Other services 2Professional services 2

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Contact

Websitewww.uk.handsatwork.org
Emailnick@uk.handsatwork.org
Phone07802218375
Address14 Huntlands Road, HALESOWEN, West Midlands, B63 4LY

Finances

£340,706 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2020£353,433£324,548
2021£355,410£362,890
2022£315,063£336,201
2023£343,857£378,795
2024£340,706£330,084

What it does

What

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine ReliefReligious ActivitiesEconomic/community Development/employment

Who

Children/young PeoplePeople Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial OriginOther Charities Or Voluntary BodiesOther Defined Groups

How

Makes Grants To OrganisationsProvides Human ResourcesProvides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/information

Charitable objects

3. The charitable purposes are, for the benefit of people in Africa, by such charitable means as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit: 3.1 To relieve poverty;3.2 To relieve suffering;3.3 To promote good health and increase life expectancy3.4 To advance education and training3.5 To promote any other charitable purpose

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED 25 JULY 2006 AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION DATED 7 DECEMBER 2006 as amended on 28 Feb 2025 as amended on 28 Feb 2025

Trustees (6)

6trustees
55median age
1aged 70+

Linked company (Companies House)

Hands AT Work in Africa UK · 05886060 · Active

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 25/07/2006

6 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

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