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The Yinka Shonibare Foundation

Yinka Shonibare Foundation

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1183321
Status
Registered
Registered
May 8, 2019
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
SUNBURY HOUSE
1 ANDREWS ROAD
LONDON
E8 4QL

Activities

The support of international creative exchanges, the development of new work, the mutual understanding of cultural differences and breaking down traditional barriers of access, lack of infrastructure and education. Actively supporting transdisciplinary artists, researchers and practitioner residencies within the arts, design and agriculture; education and public events in the UK and Nigeria.

Objects: For the public benefit, to promote, educate, maintain and improve the arts and culture, particularly but not exclusively in the UK and Nigeria by: i. Supporting the establishment and programme of "Guest Artists Space Foundation" in Nigeria and the continuing work of "Guest Projects London" by providing facilities and support (to African, African diaspora and international artists, researchers, scholars, and other creative individuals), in the research and development of their skills in the Liberal and Fine Arts, Creative Industries, Environment and Agriculture fields of study and practice.ii. Encouraging cultural exchange and deeper knowledge between Africa and the rest of the world to promote mutual understanding of cultural differences through developing exchange programmes, hosting exhibitions, talks, workshops, events and performances and collaborating with cultural institutions in Nigeria, Africa and the rest of the world.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
What
Arts/culture/heritage/science
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Country
Nigeria
Region
Throughout London

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £315,397 £409,248
March 31, 2024 £376,250 £360,369
March 31, 2023 £166,099 £227,149
March 31, 2022 £160,989 £204,046
Dec. 31, 2020 £393,135 £131,428

Trustees

Name Appointed
Rahman Yinka Shonibare (Chair) May 7, 2019
Adebimpe Nkontchou May 7, 2019
Denise Bradley Feb. 1, 2025
Douglas Fishbone May 7, 2019
Freda Isingoma Feb. 3, 2025
Oba Eric Nsugbe May 7, 2019
Tiwalade Akinlemibola May 14, 2021