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The Olibob Arts Foundation

The Olibob Arts Foundation helps young people to develop key life skills through the performing arts. It achieves this by providing grants to drama groups and schools to ensure that disadvantaged young people are given the same opportunities as those whose parents can afford access to classes. We also provide Olibob Awards to young people who demonstrate exceptional support and inclusiveness.

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Activities & Mission

The Olibob Arts Foundation helps young people to develop key life skills through the performing arts. It achieves this by providing grants to drama groups and schools to ensure that disadvantaged young people are given the same opportunities as those whose parents can afford access to classes. We also provide Olibob Awards to young people who demonstrate exceptional support and inclusiveness.

Grants

The Olibob Arts Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£16,358
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
general charitable purposes, 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£14,298
Latest Expenditure
£16,358

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 114.4%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£14,298
£16,3580 / 6
2024
£28,408
£5,2000 / 10

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Frequently asked questions about The Olibob Arts Foundation

What does The Olibob Arts Foundation do?

The Olibob Arts Foundation helps young people to develop key life skills through the performing arts. It achieves this by providing grants to drama groups and schools to ensure that disadvantaged young people are given the same opportunities as those whose parents can afford access to classes. We also provide Olibob Awards to young people who demonstrate exceptional support and inclusiveness.

How much income did The Olibob Arts Foundation report in 2025?

The Olibob Arts Foundation reported total income of £14k and reported expenditure of £16k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Olibob Arts Foundation registered as a charity?

The Olibob Arts Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 January 2023 as charity number 1201475. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs The Olibob Arts Foundation?

The Olibob Arts Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Elizabeth Williams BSc Hons. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Olibob Arts Foundation operate?

The Olibob Arts Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Olibob Arts Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Olibob Arts Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1201475.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
3 January 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5203505
Charity Number
1201475

Trustees

Susan Elizabeth Williams BSc Hons Chair
Dr Matthew James Williams MRCVS
Joseph Nicholas Williams
Simon Williams BSc Hons

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