Ifa Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust
Also known as: Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust, I-Ycat, Ycat
Ifa - Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust is a charitable trust, committed to fostering the development of African arts and culture through a wide range of educational and arts activities and promoting an awareness of the impact of African people on the wider African Diaspora.
Activities & Mission
Ifa - Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust is a charitable trust, committed to fostering the development of African arts and culture through a wide range of educational and arts activities and promoting an awareness of the impact of African people on the wider African Diaspora.
Grants
Ifa Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £36,827
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
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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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.
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Financial Information
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £33,905 | £36,827 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2024 | £72,126 | £69,569 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £54,713 | £52,428 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2022 | £23,248 | £41,013 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2021 | £83,321 | £66,671 | 0 / 4 |
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Frequently asked questions about Ifa Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust
What does Ifa Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust do?
Ifa - Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust is a charitable trust, committed to fostering the development of African arts and culture through a wide range of educational and arts activities and promoting an awareness of the impact of African people on the wider African Diaspora.
How much income did Ifa Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust report in 2025?
Ifa Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust reported total income of £34k and reported expenditure of £37k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Ifa Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust registered as a charity?
Ifa Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 May 1996 as charity number 1055632. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Ifa Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust?
Ifa Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Prince Tai Fadipe-Davids. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ifa Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust operate?
Ifa Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust operates across 19 areas, including Benin, Brazil, Burkina Faso and 16 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Ifa Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Ifa Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1055632.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also Known As
- Ifa Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust
- Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust
- I-Ycat
- Ycat
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated