# THE YINKA SHONIBARE FOUNDATION

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; 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&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1183321


## Contact

- **Address:** SUNBURY HOUSE, 1 ANDREWS ROAD, LONDON
- **Postcode:** E8 4QL
- **Phone:** 020 7249 1409
- **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 &quot;Guest Artists Space Foundation&quot; in Nigeria and the continuing work of &quot;Guest Projects London&quot; 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



## Geography

- Nigeria
- Throughout London





## Trustees

| Name | Role | 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 |




