--- title: "Africa Oye — check charity number 1062484 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Africa Oye a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1062484. Education/training charity based in Seymour Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/africa-oye retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:31:42.289Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Africa Oye is a registered charity (number 1062484) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £550,234 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Africa Oye? Registered charity number 1062484 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Seymour Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £550,234 Website [www.africaoye.com](http://www.africaoye.com/) ## What does Africa Oye do? The principal activity of the company is to promote concerts and festivals to celebrate the cultural heritage and music of Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas. Africa Oye has an international reputation for world class performances. ## What causes is Africa Oye registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Africa Oye yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Africa Oye is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=africa-oye&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.africaoye.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Africa Oye a legitimate charity? Yes. Africa Oye is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1062484) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Africa Oye's charity number? Africa Oye's charity number is 1062484. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1062484? Search 1062484 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Africa Oye do? The principal activity of the company is to promote concerts and festivals to celebrate the cultural heritage and music of Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas. Africa Oye has an international reputation for world class performances. Does Africa Oye have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Africa Oye. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Africa Oye? Africa Oye's website is http://www.africaoye.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1062484).