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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£550,234
Latest Expenditure
£498,195

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £23,061
Charitable Activities £527,145
Other Trading £0
Investments £28
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £495,293
Raising Funds £2,902
Governance £1,800
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£550,234
£498,195£495,293-£19,118£02 / 40
2024
£388,520
£459,9170 / 40
2023
£356,710
£420,1960 / 30
2022
£205,627
£194,8150 / 6
2021
£205,795
£111,8480 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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.

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

Address
11 Seymour Terrace
Seymour Street
Liverpool
L3 5PE
Registration Date
20 May 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3103350
Charity Number
1062484

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Trustees

Serge Patrick Heselton Chair
Anna Louise Maloney
Jessica Juckes
Kaya Ulrikke Herstad-Carney
Rebecca Ross-Williams

Also Known As

  • Africa Oye Limited

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