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Registered charity · No. 1154729Dept. of Theatre and Performance

African Theatre Association (Afta)

African Theatre Association (Afta) is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Dept. of Theatre and Performance.

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African Theatre Association (Afta) is a registered charity (number 1154729) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £7,065 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 African Theatre Association (Afta)?

Registered charity number
1154729
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Dept. of Theatre and Performance
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£7,065

What does African Theatre Association (Afta) do?

The AfTA exists to advance research and education in the study and practice of African theatre and performance by 1). providing a regular forum for scholars and practitioners to exchange ideas, knowledge and information; 2). publishing and disseminating research and information on African theatre and performance 3). providing information on African theatre and performance to the wider public.

What causes is African Theatre Association (Afta) registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for African Theatre Association (Afta) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. African Theatre Association (Afta) 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is African Theatre Association (Afta) a legitimate charity?
Yes. African Theatre Association (Afta) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1154729) 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 African Theatre Association (Afta)'s charity number?
African Theatre Association (Afta)'s charity number is 1154729. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1154729?
Search 1154729 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 African Theatre Association (Afta) do?
The AfTA exists to advance research and education in the study and practice of African theatre and performance by 1). providing a regular forum for scholars and practitioners to exchange ideas, knowledge and information; 2). publishing and disseminating research and information on African theatre and performance 3). providing information on African theatre and performance to the wider public.
Does African Theatre Association (Afta) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for African Theatre Association (Afta). 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 African Theatre Association (Afta)?
African Theatre Association (Afta)'s website is http://www.africantheatreassociation.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.