Change 1’s Life
UK charity aiding people in need in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Change 1's Life is a UK-registered charity that assists people in need across Sub-Saharan Africa who are affected by poverty, natural disaster or catastrophe. It works to reduce poverty by supplying food, clean water, clothes, medical aid and education to people who are less privileged. Alongside this material support, it provides health education to help families prevent serious diseases such as malaria and HIV/AIDS, which are among the main causes of death in the region. Recognising the role of poor sanitation in spreading disease, it also runs programmes that teach communities about hygiene and prevention.
Mission
To reduce poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa by providing food, clean water, clothing, medical aid and disease-prevention education to people in need.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesChange 1's Life is a UK-registered charity (Charity Commission number 1159172) that became an official registered charity in 2014. It works across Sub-Saharan Africa providing food, clean water, clothing, medical aid and educational support to people affected by poverty and …
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in NamibiaConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show Change 1’s Life with a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Namibia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Namibia data
- Its integrity score of 44 is below most of the 133 charities in Namibia GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore Namibia data
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChange 1’s Life is a social services nonprofit in Namibia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 44/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Change 1’s Life has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 44 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Namibia is 50/100.
Change 1’s Life is based in Namibia. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Change 1’s Life is classified as a Social Services organization, based in Namibia.
Change 1’s Life is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Namibia nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Change 1's Life is a UK-registered charity that assists people in need across Sub-Saharan Africa who are affected by poverty, natural disaster or catastrophe. It works to reduce poverty by supplying food, clean water, clothes, medical aid and education to people who are less privileged. Alongside this material support, it provides health education to help families prevent serious diseases such as malaria and HIV/AIDS, which are among the main causes of death in the region. Recognising the role of poor sanitation in spreading disease, it also runs programmes that teach communities about hygiene and prevention. Change 1’s Life is a social services organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2014.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Change 1’s Life is listed in Namibia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Change 1’s Life is listed in Namibia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Data freshness
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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2014
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Change 1’s Life
- What is Change 1’s Life?
- Change 1’s Life is a social services nonprofit organization, Namibia. Change 1's Life is a UK-registered charity that assists people in need across Sub-Saharan Africa who are affected by poverty, natural disaster or catastrophe. It works to reduce poverty by supplying food, clean water, clothes, medical aid and education to people who are less privileged. Alongside this material support, it provides health education to help families prevent serious diseases such as malaria and HIV/AIDS, which are among the main causes of death in the region. Recognising the role of poor sanitation in spreading disease, it also runs programmes that teach communities about hygiene and prevention.
- When was Change 1’s Life founded?
- Change 1’s Life was founded in 2014.
- Where is Change 1’s Life located?
- Headquartered in Namibia. The charity operates in 5 countries.
- Is Change 1’s Life trustworthy?
- Change 1’s Life has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Change 1’s Life's website?
- https://change1slife.co.uk/where-we-work/
- Are donations to Change 1’s Life tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.