UK funding workspaceAfrican Theatre Association (Afta) grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1154729
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African Theatre Association (Afta) is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1154729. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Angola, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Kenya and 35 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “The AfTA exists to advance research and education in the study and practice of African theatre and performance by 1). providing a regular forum for scholars and practitioners to exchange ideas, knowledge and information; 2). publishing and disseminating research and information on African theatre and performance 3)…” Its charitable objects are: “To advance education in the study and practice of African Theatre and performance. In furtherance of this object the association shall have the powers to do the following 1. Provide a regular forum for scholars and practitioners to meet and exchange ideas, knowledge and information 2. Publishing, disseminating and…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £3,486 and spending of £368.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£3,486
Latest spending
£368
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingArts / culture / heritage / scienceOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchActs as an umbrella or resource bodyOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £3,486 | £368 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £7,065 | £6,179 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £6,011 | £5,065 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £4,317 | £1,724 |
| 1 Aug 2021 | £6,631 | £3,530 |
Charitable objects
To advance education in the study and practice of African Theatre and performance. In furtherance of this object the association shall have the powers to do the following 1. Provide a regular forum for scholars and practitioners to meet and exchange ideas, knowledge and information 2. Publishing, disseminating and encouraging research and information on African Theatre and performance 3. To provide information on African Theatre and performance to the wider public.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Angola, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, United States, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Congo, Costa Rica, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, France
- Also known as
- Afta
- Trustees
- 4
What African Theatre Association (Afta) funds
African Theatre Association (Afta) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £16.9k in total.
How to apply to African Theatre Association (Afta)
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from African Theatre Association (Afta) in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (africantheatreassociation.org) 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 African Theatre Association (Afta)
Is African Theatre Association (Afta) open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from African Theatre Association (Afta) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does African Theatre Association (Afta) fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Angola, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Kenya and 35 more areas.
Does African Theatre Association (Afta) give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that African Theatre Association (Afta) makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does African Theatre Association (Afta) give each year?
The register does not break out African Theatre Association (Afta)'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 £368. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,373 a year.
How large is African Theatre Association (Afta)?
In its latest reported year African Theatre Association (Afta) reported income of £3,486 and spending of £368.
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