# Genna Ethiopian Arts and Theatre

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1085834 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1085834)
- Latest income: £20k; spending £19.9k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout London
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/genna-ethiopian-arts-and-theatre

Organises workshops and activities in drama, film, music, visual art, mime and Amharic literature for all age groups

## 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 | £20k | £19.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £200 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £114 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £114 | £20 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £114 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of young people in Britain, with preference for those of Ethiopian descent by the encouragement of the Arts including the Arts of drama, mime, singing and music in order to:-(1) Increase knowledge of Ethiopian culture in Britain; (11) nurture and develop artistic talent.

## What it funds

Genna Ethiopian Arts and Theatre is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Genna Ethiopian Arts and Theatre reported income of £20k and spending of £19.9k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £20k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Genna Ethiopian Arts and Theatre in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Genna Ethiopian Arts and Theatre open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Genna Ethiopian Arts and Theatre is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Genna Ethiopian Arts and Theatre fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London.

### Does Genna Ethiopian Arts and Theatre give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Genna Ethiopian Arts and Theatre makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Genna Ethiopian Arts and Theatre give each year?

The register does not break out Genna Ethiopian Arts and Theatre'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 £19.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,993 a year.

### How large is Genna Ethiopian Arts and Theatre?

In its latest reported year Genna Ethiopian Arts and Theatre reported income of £20k and spending of £19.9k.


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