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Shubbak:a Window On Contemporary Arab Culture

Also known as: Shubbak

SHUBBAK ACTIVITIES: ? TO STAGE A LARGE-SCALE FESTIVAL THAT OFFERS UK AUDIENCES THE CHANCE TO SEE SOME OF THE MOST EXCITING PRACTITIONERS OF CONTEMPORARY ARAB CULTURE.? TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF CONTEMPORARY ARAB ISSUES THROUGH CULTURE? TO CELEBRATE THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE ARAB COMMUNITY IN LONDON? TO RECOGNISE THE ENDURING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LONDON AND THE ARAB WORLD.

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Activities & Mission

SHUBBAK ACTIVITIES: ? TO STAGE A LARGE-SCALE FESTIVAL THAT OFFERS UK AUDIENCES THE CHANCE TO SEE SOME OF THE MOST EXCITING PRACTITIONERS OF CONTEMPORARY ARAB CULTURE.? TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF CONTEMPORARY ARAB ISSUES THROUGH CULTURE? TO CELEBRATE THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE ARAB COMMUNITY IN LONDON? TO RECOGNISE THE ENDURING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LONDON AND THE ARAB WORLD.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£305,308
Latest Expenditure
£333,883

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 109.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £423,971
Charitable Activities £83,515
Other Trading £0
Investments £376
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £555,964
Raising Funds £1,170
Governance £13,452
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
£305,308
£333,8830 / 10
2024
£507,862
£557,134£555,964£165,212£122,7125 / 40
2023
£310,784
£273,7150 / 7
2022
£156,262
£434,6610 / 20
2021
£502,585
£223,199£223,199£455,814£304,7285 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Shubbak:a Window On Contemporary Arab Culture

What does Shubbak:a Window On Contemporary Arab Culture do?

SHUBBAK ACTIVITIES: ? TO STAGE A LARGE-SCALE FESTIVAL THAT OFFERS UK AUDIENCES THE CHANCE TO SEE SOME OF THE MOST EXCITING PRACTITIONERS OF CONTEMPORARY ARAB CULTURE.? TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF CONTEMPORARY ARAB ISSUES THROUGH CULTURE? TO CELEBRATE THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE ARAB COMMUNITY IN LONDON? TO RECOGNISE THE ENDURING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LONDON AND THE ARAB WORLD.

How much income did Shubbak:a Window On Contemporary Arab Culture report in 2025?

Shubbak:a Window On Contemporary Arab Culture reported total income of £305k and reported expenditure of £334k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Shubbak:a Window On Contemporary Arab Culture registered as a charity?

Shubbak:a Window On Contemporary Arab Culture was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 January 2013 as charity number 1150374. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Shubbak:a Window On Contemporary Arab Culture?

Shubbak:a Window On Contemporary Arab Culture is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Zeina Najjar. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Shubbak:a Window On Contemporary Arab Culture operate?

Shubbak:a Window On Contemporary Arab Culture operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Shubbak:a Window On Contemporary Arab Culture a registered charity?

Yes — Shubbak:a Window On Contemporary Arab Culture is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150374.

Details

Address
ARAB BRITISH CENTRE LTD
1 GOUGH SQUARE
LONDON
EC4A 3DE
Registration Date
7 January 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5030098
Charity Number
1150374

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Trustees

Zeina Najjar Chair
Alaa Owaineh
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Aimee Caroline Shalan
Elizabeth Ann Briggs
Mohammed Ismael Khalil
Riwa Saab
Sandra Sfeir

Also Known As

  • Shubbak

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