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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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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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 | £305,308 | £333,883 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2024 | £507,862 | £557,134 | £555,964 | £165,212 | £122,712 | 5 / 40 |
| 2023 | £310,784 | £273,715 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2022 | £156,262 | £434,661 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £502,585 | £223,199 | £223,199 | £455,814 | £304,728 | 5 / 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.
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EC4A 3DE
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