About Us
The SOS Africa Children’s Charity (Reg No. 1188705) invests 100% of donations in the education and care of African children with regular feedback to sponsors. Unlike larger African charities, since 2003 SOS Africa has provided disadvantaged children, from grades 1 to 12, with a personal education programme or learning support scheme tailored specifically to their needs. This holistic approach to education enables children to break the cycle of poverty and reach their full potential; our first charity graduates are now at university or in full-time employment.
For more information please visit: https://www.sosafrica.com or contact SOS Africa Founder/CEO Dr Matt Crowcombe: matt@sosafrica.com / 01749344197.
Press releases
SOS Africa: Fixing South Africa’s Literacy Crisis, One Child at a Time
In South Africa, as across the world, learning to read and write is without a doubt, a fundamental part of the education process. Without... read more
02.12.2024 • By SOS Africa
Celebrating 21 years of the SOS Africa Children’s Charity
It all began 21 years ago, when 18-year-old UK gap student Matt Crowcombe decided to donate his pocket money towards a South African child’s... read more
14.11.2024 • By SOS Africa
Donate to Charity for Christmas: SOS Africa Gift Vouchers
SOS Africa Charity’s Christmas Charity Gift Vouchers: donate to charity on behalf of a loved one for Christmas and help us empower a South... read more
06.11.2024 • By SOS Africa
SOS Africa Charity Sponsored Child Appointed as Grabouw High School Head...
The SOS Africa Charity staff and trustees are delighted to share the exciting news that an SOS Africa sponsored child has been appointed as Head... read more
18.10.2024 • By SOS Africa
“Just an ordinary farm boy, whose wishes came true.” SOS Africa’s...
We are thrilled to announce that SOS Africa charity’s sponsored child Henwhill Scholtz has recently been awarded a rugby scholarship by Drostdy... read more
10.09.2024 • By SOS Africa
SOS Africa Charity Funds Grabouw Pre-Primary School Classroom Project
Last week, SOS Africa Charity Founder Matt Crowcombe was given the great honour of cutting the ribbon at the official launch of a pre-primary... read more
30.05.2024 • By SOS Africa
A Future Sharks Star? SOS Africa Sponsored Child Awarded Full Rugby...
We are delighted to share the exciting news that SOS Africa ’s Elvino has been awarded a full rugby scholarship by Durban High School, one of the... read more
16.04.2024 • By SOS Africa
Sponsor Stories: “A memorable few days spent with the SOS Africa staff...
Charity Sponsor Ian Swindale shares his experiences of a memorable few days spent with the SOS Africa Charity Staff and Children in the Western... read more
11.04.2024 • By SOS Africa
Shepton Mallet Prison Charity Abseil
This summer, SOS Africa in partnership with Shepton Mallet Prison and Aardvark Endeavours, opens its gates not to confine, but to liberate, as it... read more
19.03.2024 • By SOS Africa
270 Abseil from King Alfreds Tower to Fund Primary School Classrooms in...
Last weekend 270 fearless fundraisers successfully completed SOS Africa ’s latest abseil challenge from King Alfred’s Tower and raised a... read more
17.10.2023 • By SOS Africa
K2 South Africa Partners with SOS Africa to Empower 5 Children through...
We are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership recently formed between SOS Africa and K2 Corporate Mobility, South Africa. As part of... read more
11.10.2023 • By SOS Africa
Mayor of Cape Town Gives Green Light to SOS Africa Gordon’s Bay...
We are delighted to announce that the office of the Mayor of Cape Town has granted permission for SOS Africa to operate an After-school... read more
27.07.2023 • By SOS Africa
SOS Africa Charity Launches Primary School Classroom Fundraising Appeal
SOS Africa has just launched a Primary School Classroom Fundraising Appeal. Our UK based grassroots education charity was recently approached by... read more
20.07.2023 • By SOS Africa
The Impact of a Well-Balanced Holistic Approach to Education in Africa
The holistic education programmes provided by SOS Africa to disadvantaged African children extend far beyond just academic support. Our holistic... read more
17.07.2023 • By SOS Africa
Glastonbury Festival Litter Picking Volunteers Raise over £100,000 for...
There are very few instances where a group of 120 volunteers could be persuaded to wake up at the crack of dawn after only a few hours’ sleep and... read more
14.07.2023 • By SOS Africa
SOS Africa to Host 160ft Charity Abseil from King Alfred's Tower, Stourhead
This summer SOS Africa will host a 160ft charity abseil fundraising event from King Alfred’s Tower at Stourhead! Taking place on the 9 th ,10 th... read more
05.04.2023 • By SOS Africa
Charity Shop Funds Computer Lab Giving I.T. Access to Hundreds of South...
To mark its 10 th anniversary, the SOS Africa Charity Shop in Shepton Mallet has funded an IT laboratory which will give computer access to... read more
14.03.2023 • By SOS Africa
Mab's Cross Primary School Students Fund New Desks for SOS Africa...
SOS Africa’s Aftercare Centre in Mafikeng has taken on a fresh new look this week, thanks to the efforts of a dedicated group of children from... read more
27.04.2016 • By SOS Africa
"Nominate an Inmate" Shepton Mallet Prison 24 Hour Charity Lock-In
Have you been searching for swift justice against a crime you deem worthy of incarceration? Do you know of a guilty individual who has yet to have... read more
27.07.2015 • By SOS Africa
Introduce your business to SOS Africa's Corporate Charitable Giving Scheme
It is increasingly believed that modern-day companies have a responsibility to be good corporate citizens and where possible, help communities... read more
31.03.2015 • By SOS Africa
SOS Africa Charity Education Programme Grows to Support 39 Children
After our most successful year of fundraising to date, thanks to the invaluable support of a growing number of sponsors from around the world,... read more
16.02.2015 • By SOS Africa
Kreate Celebrates 20th Birthday by Sponsoring the Education of 20 SOS...
London based experiential agency Kreate made the headlines today as they announced their sponsorship of 20 underprivileged African children... read more
13.02.2015 • By SOS Africa
Swansea Civic Centre Christmas Charity Abseil
Have you ever abseiled from the height of 52 sheep… Could you form a team of "Tenacious Turkeys" or "Comical Camels"… Well now is your chance!... read more
06.11.2014 • By SOS Africa
Glastonbury Festival’s Pyramid Stage to host SOS Africa Charity Abseil
Michael Eavis and SOS Africa are delighted to announce that one of Britain’s most iconic landmarks will host this year’s SOS Africa Charity Abseil... read more
28.04.2014 • By SOS Africa
"An Occasion to be Cherished": SOS Africa Launches Education Programme...
I have had the privilege to work on your project for the last year from it's very conception in the Western Cape early in 2013 and it was with such... read more
20.01.2014 • By SOS Africa
Out Of Africa New Years Eve Party @ Cheese & Grain, Frome
Local African charities from Frome and Shepton Mallet have combined forces to make your New Year’s Eve celebrations truly memorable. SOS Africa and... read more
31.12.2013 • By SOS Africa
Fundraising Successes Enable SOS Africa to Expand Support to the Western...
It all began as a small initiative aimed at making a big difference to the life of a young African child with big dreams but few opportunities.... read more
14.11.2013 • By SOS Africa
Swansea and Bangor University Scientists ‘Catch the Light’ with the SOS...
Over the next few weeks, scientists from the Universities of Swansea and Bangor will embark on an African adventure during which they will carry... read more
26.08.2013 • By SOS Africa
