Is Yoruba Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Yoruba Foundation as a registered charity (number 1149760) 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 Yoruba Foundation's charity number?

Yoruba Foundation's charity number is 1149760. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to Yoruba Foundation?

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What was Yoruba Foundation previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Yoruba Foundation: Moradey Arts Trust; Moradey Gallery; Yoruba Arts Trust.

When was Yoruba Foundation registered as a charity?

Yoruba Foundation was entered on the register on 14 November 2012. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 07809499).

Registered charity · No. 1149760

Yoruba Foundation

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Yoruba Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science, economic/community development/employment.

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What are the key facts about Yoruba Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-29: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-29: £0
Registered charity number: 1149760
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.yorubafoundation.org.uk

Quick answer

Yoruba Foundation (number 1149760) 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 Yoruba Foundation do?

The Yoruba Foundation was created to provide a social, cultural and educational platform for Yoruba's and for people of African origin in the UK and make more accessible Yoruba Art's and Culture to a wider audience worldwide through visual, conceptual and performance arts mediums in its traditional and contemporary forms.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Yoruba Foundation

Answers Yoruba Foundation 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Yoruba Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 November 2012
Company number: 07809499 (Companies House)
Previous names on the register: Moradey Arts Trust; Moradey Gallery; Yoruba Arts Trust
Where it says it operates: Throughout England · Nigeria

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Yoruba Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment

Why is there no Clarity Score for Yoruba Foundation yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Yoruba Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Yoruba Foundation as a registered charity (number 1149760) 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 Yoruba Foundation's charity number?: Yoruba Foundation's charity number is 1149760. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1149760?: Search 1149760 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 Yoruba Foundation do?: The Yoruba Foundation was created to provide a social, cultural and educational platform for Yoruba's and for people of African origin in the UK and make more accessible Yoruba Art's and Culture to a wider audience worldwide through visual, conceptual and performance arts mediums in its traditional and contemporary forms.
Does Yoruba Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Yoruba Foundation. 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 Yoruba Foundation?: Yoruba Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.yorubafoundation.org.uk. 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 Yoruba Foundation?: The register does not record Yoruba Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Yoruba Foundation previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Yoruba Foundation: Moradey Arts Trust; Moradey Gallery; Yoruba Arts Trust.
When was Yoruba Foundation registered as a charity?: Yoruba Foundation was entered on the register on 14 November 2012. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 07809499).

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.