One-Drum Foundation
Registered Charity Number 1185202
CEO: Abass Dodoo
The One-Drum Foundation is a UK registered charity made up of a collective of London-based African master drummers, dancers, musicians and performers emanating from the diversity of Africa’s rich ethnic traditions. Its charitable purpose is to advance the education of the public in the arts, history and culture of African music, in particular, but not exclusively, through the provision of educational workshops and performances. One-Drum Foundation’s authentic African drumming and dance is the beat of the heart, the pulse of the blood and the rhythm of life. A celebration of the spirit as old as humankind
One-Drum Foundation Projects
One-Drum Foundation is currently working on its flagship project;
"Drumming Against Knives" aimed at vulnerable young people and adults at risk. Our project objective is to provide free workshops during term time and school holidays for the local communities to learn ancient African drumming rhythms, the legacy, the history, the origins and the influence on popular music of today.
Our aim is provide African drums for every participant, for our workshops and perfromance to be free of charge and to remain all inclusive, open to all ages and all abilities.
Traditionally African drumming is a community activity where parents, carers, grandparents and friends join in peace and harmony using ancient African drumming rhythms to tell their own stories, to pass the stories down to the next generation, who add their own experiences and continue the tradition. African drumming circles unite and heal broken communities.
One-Drum Foundation welcomes all help, support and donations
“African drumming is the beat of the heart; the pulse of the blood; the rhythm of life - a celebration of the spirit as old as mankind”
One-Drum Foundation needs to raise funds for its own projects and for other charitable collaborations.
Thank you for your support, help and donations!
One-Drum Foundation 1185202 is registered with the UK Charity Commission,
Regulated by the Fundraising Regulator and registered with HMRC for Gift Aid eligibility.
One-Drum Foundation had the honour of opening the Royal Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abby in 2020
Collaboration with other Charities
In addition to our own projects, the One-Drum Foundation collaborates with other charities to secure funding and grants to deliver educational projects, workshops and authentic performances around the world.
Below are the charities we have recently collaborated with
