UK funding workspaceThe Olibob Arts Foundation grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1201475
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The Olibob Arts Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1201475. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The Olibob Arts Foundation helps young people to develop key life skills through the performing arts. It achieves this by providing grants to drama groups and schools to ensure that disadvantaged young people are given the same opportunities as those whose parents can afford access to classes. We also provide Olibob…” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the education for the public benefit in the subject of performing Arts through the provision of grants to performing Arts schools and clubs, with a particular focus on those aged 11-21.advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £14.3k and spending of £16.4k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£14.3k
Latest spending
£16.4k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £14.3k | £16.4k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £28.4k | £5,200 |
Charitable objects
To advance the education for the public benefit in the subject of performing Arts through the provision of grants to performing Arts schools and clubs, with a particular focus on those aged 11-21.advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals through making awards for inclusive behaviours and personal growth
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 4
What The Olibob Arts Foundation funds
The Olibob Arts Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £21.6k in total.
How to apply to The Olibob Arts Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Olibob Arts Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (olibob.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 Olibob Arts Foundation
Is The Olibob Arts Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Olibob Arts Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Olibob Arts Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The Olibob Arts Foundation give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Olibob Arts Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Olibob Arts Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Olibob Arts Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £16.4k. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £10.8k a year.
How large is The Olibob Arts Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Olibob Arts Foundation reported income of £14.3k and spending of £16.4k.
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