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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1206022
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The African Heritage Culture Forum is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1206022. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sheffield City. The register describes its activities as: “Provision of learning materials for general use by individuals, organisations and learning institutions to share information, inform knowledge, and raise awareness. Making ad hoc grants and awards to eligible students in full-time post-graduate education. Supporting organisations to fund, promote, organise and/or…” Its charitable objects are: “The object of the CIO is:to advance the education of the public on the subject of African Heritage and Culture and black British history, including by:• the provision of learning resources to people and organisations, including schools• hosting exhibitions and contributing to cultural events focusing on the same•…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £7,067 and spending of £11.5k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£7,067
Latest spending
£11.5k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- People of a particular ethnic or racial originThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationActs as an umbrella or resource bodyOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £7,067 | £11.5k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £18.2k | £6,652 |
Charitable objects
The object of the CIO is:to advance the education of the public on the subject of African Heritage and Culture and black British history, including by:• the provision of learning resources to people and organisations, including schools• hosting exhibitions and contributing to cultural events focusing on the same• acting as advisers and consultants on the same and in partnership with local authorities and other stakeholders• the provision of grants to post graduate students whose studies will focus on African Heritage and/or African-caribbean or black British history.
Where it operates
Sheffield City
- Trustees
- 3
What The African Heritage Culture Forum funds
The African Heritage Culture Forum is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £18.1k in total.
How to apply to The African Heritage Culture Forum
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The African Heritage Culture Forum in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (africanheritage.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The African Heritage Culture Forum
Is The African Heritage Culture Forum open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The African Heritage Culture Forum is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The African Heritage Culture Forum fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sheffield City.
Does The African Heritage Culture Forum give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The African Heritage Culture Forum makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The African Heritage Culture Forum give each year?
The register does not break out The African Heritage Culture Forum's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £11.5k. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £9,069 a year.
How large is The African Heritage Culture Forum?
In its latest reported year The African Heritage Culture Forum reported income of £7,067 and spending of £11.5k.
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