# African Theatre Association (Afta)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1154729 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1154729)
- Website: https://www.africantheatreassociation.org
- Latest income: £3,486; spending £368
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: 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
- Other names: Afta (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/african-theatre-association

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). providing information on African theatre and performance to the wider public.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £3,486 | £368 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £7,065 | £6,179 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £6,011 | £5,065 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £4,317 | £1,724 | not filed |
| 1 Aug 2021 | £6,631 | £3,530 | not filed |

## 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.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year African Theatre Association (Afta) reported income of £3,486 and spending of £368. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £16.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Angola, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Kenya and 35 more areas.

## How to apply

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

### 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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