Africa Oye
Also known as: Africa Oye Limited
The principal activity of the company is to promote concerts and festivals to celebrate the cultural heritage and music of Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas. Africa Oye has an international reputation for world class performances.
Activities & Mission
The principal activity of the company is to promote concerts and festivals to celebrate the cultural heritage and music of Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas. Africa Oye has an international reputation for world class performances.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 53% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 60% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 68% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £550,234 | £498,195 | £495,293 | -£19,118 | £0 | 2 / 40 |
| 2024 | £388,520 | £459,917 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2023 | £356,710 | £420,196 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2022 | £205,627 | £194,815 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2021 | £205,795 | £111,848 | 0 / 6 |
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Frequently asked questions about Africa Oye
What does Africa Oye do?
The principal activity of the company is to promote concerts and festivals to celebrate the cultural heritage and music of Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas. Africa Oye has an international reputation for world class performances.
How much income did Africa Oye report in 2025?
Africa Oye reported total income of £550k and reported expenditure of £498k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Africa Oye?
Africa Oye has a program ratio of 90.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Africa Oye registered as a charity?
Africa Oye was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 May 1997 as charity number 1062484. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Africa Oye?
Africa Oye is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Serge Patrick Heselton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Africa Oye operate?
Africa Oye operates across 5 areas, including Knowsley, Liverpool City, Sefton and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Africa Oye a registered charity?
Yes — Africa Oye is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1062484.
Details
Seymour Street
Liverpool
L3 5PE
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Also Known As
- Africa Oye Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated