Absolutely Cultured Limited
Also known as: Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Limited, Hull2017
Absolutely Cultured is an arts organisation delivering a visual arts programme & curating of exhibitions, performance & events. With a strong public engagement programme having a positive impact on the city and a talent development & learning programme which gives access to cultural education & career opportunities in the arts.
Activities & Mission
Absolutely Cultured is an arts organisation delivering a visual arts programme & curating of exhibitions, performance & events. With a strong public engagement programme having a positive impact on the city and a talent development & learning programme which gives access to cultural education & career opportunities in the arts.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 98% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 21% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £389,484 | £627,210 | 0 / 400 | |||
| 2024 | £488,336 | £785,183 | 0 / 437 | |||
| 2023 | £549,172 | £994,545 | £874,877 | £1,222,638 | £1,222,638 | 15 / 18 |
| 2022 | £910,779 | £1,161,538 | £940,474 | £1,668,011 | £1,668,011 | 17 / 204 |
| 2021 | £777,250 | £943,505 | £943,505 | £1,918,770 | £1,918,770 | 14 / 800 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Absolutely Cultured Limited
What does Absolutely Cultured Limited do?
Absolutely Cultured is an arts organisation delivering a visual arts programme & curating of exhibitions, performance & events. With a strong public engagement programme having a positive impact on the city and a talent development & learning programme which gives access to cultural education & career opportunities in the arts.
How much income did Absolutely Cultured Limited report in 2025?
Absolutely Cultured Limited reported total income of £389k and reported expenditure of £627k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Absolutely Cultured Limited?
Absolutely Cultured Limited has a program ratio of 159.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Absolutely Cultured Limited registered as a charity?
Absolutely Cultured Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 June 2015 as charity number 1162199. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Absolutely Cultured Limited?
Absolutely Cultured Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Qaisar Mahmood. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Absolutely Cultured Limited operate?
Absolutely Cultured Limited operates in Kingston Upon Hull City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Absolutely Cultured Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Absolutely Cultured Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162199.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Limited
- Hull2017
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated