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Almas Art Foundation

Under the guidance of its Board of Directors, the foundation will enhance the in-depth understanding, cultural value and global enjoyment of art from Africa by undertaking the following: - preserve, collect and document art works and scholarly writings; - facilitate the public exhibitions of Modern Contemporary African Art; - nurture innovation and substance in art historical research;

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Activities & Mission

Under the guidance of its Board of Directors, the foundation will enhance the in-depth understanding, cultural value and global enjoyment of art from Africa by undertaking the following: - preserve, collect and document art works and scholarly writings; - facilitate the public exhibitions of Modern Contemporary African Art; - nurture innovation and substance in art historical research;

Grants

Almas Art Foundation makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£10,000
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Show all 18 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£621,002
Latest Expenditure
£502,258

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £550,948
Charitable Activities £69,779
Other Trading £0
Investments £275
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £502,258
Raising Funds £0
Governance £1,995
Grants to Institutions £10,000
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£621,002
£502,258£502,258£254,137£163,6963 / 0
2024
£246,372
£312,9630 / 0
2023
£453,673
£276,9110 / 0
2022
£50,000
£110,6410 / 0
2022
£223,505
£147,4460 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Almas Art Foundation

What does Almas Art Foundation do?

Under the guidance of its Board of Directors, the foundation will enhance the in-depth understanding, cultural value and global enjoyment of art from Africa by undertaking the following: - preserve, collect and document art works and scholarly writings; - facilitate the public exhibitions of Modern Contemporary African Art; - nurture innovation and substance in art historical research;

How much income did Almas Art Foundation report in 2025?

Almas Art Foundation reported total income of £621k and reported expenditure of £502k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Almas Art Foundation registered as a charity?

Almas Art Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 August 2021 as charity number 1195449. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Almas Art Foundation?

Almas Art Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Farah Jirdeh Fonkenell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Almas Art Foundation operate?

Almas Art Foundation operates across 18 areas, including Angola, Botswana, Cameroon and 15 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Almas Art Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Almas Art Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1195449.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
10 August 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5183454
Charity Number
1195449

Trustees

Farah Jirdeh Fonkenell Chair
Olubola Adenike Ibidunni Mosuro
Paul Bayliss

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9 November 2026
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