IFA YORUBA CONTEMPORARY ARTS TRUST
Ifa - Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust is a charitable trust, committed to fostering the development of African arts and culture through a wide range of educational and arts activities and promoting an awareness of the impact of African people on the wider African Diaspora.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £2,923 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £33,905 against charitable expenditure of £36,827. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £2,123 at year-end, and the charity does not currently have a stated investment or reserve policy.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Prince Tai Fadipe-Davidschair
- ANGELA MAY ANDERSON
- Majemite Jaboro MSc
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £34k | £37k |
| 31/03/2024 | £72k | £70k |
| 31/03/2023 | £55k | £52k |
| 31/03/2022 | £23k | £41k |
| 31/03/2021 | £83k | £67k |
Common questions
Is IFA YORUBA CONTEMPORARY ARTS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £2,923 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £33,905 against charitable expenditure of £36,827. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £2,123 at year-end, and the charity does not currently have a stated investment or reserve policy. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 20/01/2023 | £10k | "Tales of Orisa" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/02/2021 | £10k | "NL20:Ark at that!" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/01/2019 | £10k | Creation Project |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 10/07/2018 | £10k | "Birchfield Heritage Trail" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/08/2012 | £10k | Voices of Kalakuta |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/12/2009 | £10k | West Country to West Africa |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 17/11/2006 | £5k | "To Mark 200 Years Since The Abolition Of The Slave Trade, An Event Will Be Staged Called 'Tales Of The African Diaspora'. Various Workshops," |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/11/2006 | £5k | Tales of Diaspora |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/10/2004 | £5k | cultural event |