Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record African Theatre Association (Afta) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 1154729
African Theatre Association (Afta)
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
African Theatre Association (Afta) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
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What are the key facts about African Theatre Association (Afta)?
- Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31
- £7,065
- Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31
- £6,179
- Registered charity number
- 1154729
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Dept. of Theatre and Performance
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
African Theatre Association (Afta) (number 1154729) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
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.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for African Theatre Association (Afta)
Answers African Theatre Association (Afta) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- Afta
- Where it says it operates
- Throughout England and Wales · Angola · Burkina Faso · Ghana · Kenya · Nigeria · South Africa · Tanzania
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body; Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
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?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score African Theatre Association (Afta). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
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Frequently asked questions
- Is African Theatre Association (Afta) a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists African Theatre Association (Afta) as a registered charity (number 1154729) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not 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 listed in our register data is http://www.africantheatreassociation.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to African Theatre Association (Afta)?
- The register does not record African Theatre Association (Afta) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was African Theatre Association (Afta) registered as a charity?
- African Theatre Association (Afta) was entered on the register on 25 November 2013.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.