AFRICAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION
ADULT SKILLS TRAINING ACTIVITIES FOR THE UNEMPLOYED IN FASHION/DRESSMAKING CRAFT AND PATTERN CUTTING. YOUTH PROJECTS ACTIVITIES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES . ORGANISE EVENTS & WORK SHOPS. ADVANCE EDUCATION IN AFRICAN CULTURE. PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION AND ADVICE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. ADVICE QUALITY STANDARD CERTIFICATION. UK REGISTERED LEARNING PROVIDER- UKPRN 10021875
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the African Cultural Association delivered extensive welfare, educational, and cultural services to vulnerable communities in London during the 2024–2025 financial year. Per the trustees' report, the charity secured funding from various trusts and local partnerships to sustain projects such as the Healthy Living Lifestyle for Over 65s and the Harrow Warm Hub. The document highlights significant community engagement and program expansion but does not provide specific financial statements regarding reserves, income, or expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/10/2014)
- Received assets from another charity (10/10/2014)
Trustees
- Clara Eva Opoku
- Doreen Joan Wray-Niles
- Erik Osei Manu
- Gbolahan Toki Olanipekun
- Theresa Abena Akosa
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £57k | £60k |
| 31/03/2025 | £55k | £34k |
| 31/03/2024 | £35k | £43k |
| 31/03/2023 | £25k | £33k |
| 31/03/2022 | £44k | £29k |
Common questions
Is AFRICAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the African Cultural Association delivered extensive welfare, educational, and cultural services to vulnerable communities in London during the 2024–2025 financial year. Per the trustees' report, the charity secured funding from various trusts and local partnerships to sustain projects such as the Healthy Living Lifestyle for Over 65s and the Harrow Warm Hub. The document highlights significant community engagement and program expansion but does not provide specific financial statements regarding reserves, income, or expenditure.
Who funds AFRICAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AFRICAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include THE YOUNG BARNET FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE YOUNG BARNET FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £9k | Space2Grow CYP Fund |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2025 | £20k | Pathways- From Exclusion to Opportunity |
| City Bridge Foundation | 24/07/2023 | £20k | Grant to African Cultural Association - Barnet |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/08/2021 | £8k | NW9 Together |
| City Bridge Foundation | 27/09/2012 | £24k | Grant to African Cultural Association - Barnet |