Africa 95
Analysis
Africa 95 is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02813337). It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Africa 95 reported income of £114k and spending of £64k, leaving 44% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income fell from £178k to £114k (-36%), an average of -10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income rose by 1103%. Over the whole period it spent 127% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Africa 95 sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 73rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Great Western Colliery Preservation Trust (£114k), Znaniye Foundation (£114k) and The Brockley Jack Theatre Ltd (£114k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of the public whether in the United Kingdom or overseas in all matters relating to the African arts in all their forms, including but not limited to theatre, dance, music, cinema, architecture, literature and the visual arts. The charity raises funds and administers the Caine Prize for African writing.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Great Western Colliery Preservation Trust | Mid Glamorgan | £114k |
| Znaniye Foundation | London | £114k |
| The Brockley Jack Theatre Ltd | London | £114k |
| Hanslope 326 Club | Milton Keynes | £114k |