# THE YINKA SHONIBARE FOUNDATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1183321
- **Other names:** Yinka Shonibare Foundation
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** May 8, 2019
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1183321


## Contact

- **Address:** SUNBURY HOUSE, 1 ANDREWS ROAD, LONDON
- **Postcode:** E8 4QL
- **Phone:** 02072491409
- **Email:** info@yinkashonibarefoundation.com
- **Website:** http://yinkashonibarefoundation.com



## Activities

**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.

**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.




## 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

- Nigeria
- Throughout London



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £315397 | £409248 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £376250 | £360369 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £166099 | £227149 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £160989 | £204046 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £393135 | £131428 | — | — |



## Trustees

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