The Olibob Arts Foundation
Analysis
The Olibob Arts Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Tadley. It was registered in January 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Olibob Arts Foundation reported income of £14k and spending of £16k, spending 114% of what it took in. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2024 to March 2025, income fell from £28k to £14k (-50%), an average of -50% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 50%. Over the whole period it spent 50% 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, The Olibob Arts Foundation sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rough Common Village Hall and Playing Field (£14k), Kirby Bellars Village Hall (£14k) and The Chiltern Choir (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rough Common Village Hall and Playing Field | Kent | £14k |
| Kirby Bellars Village Hall | Leicestershire | £14k |
| The Chiltern Choir | Rickmansworth | £14k |
| King George's Hall | Chipping Campden | £14k |