Activate Performing Arts
Also known as: Activate
to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the general public in the arts generally and more particularly (but not limited to) dance, drama and other performing arts.
Activities & Mission
to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the general public in the arts generally and more particularly (but not limited to) dance, drama and other performing 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 34% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% 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 | £641,613 | £488,186 | £488,186 | £409,104 | £151,000 | 18 / 15 |
| 2024 | £672,747 | £735,736 | £735,736 | £255,677 | £182,041 | 17 / 25 |
| 2023 | £550,455 | £546,132 | £486,256 | £318,665 | £274,046 | 10 / 35 |
| 2022 | £618,426 | £713,344 | £658,752 | £314,343 | £13,473 | 10 / 25 |
| 2021 | £461,620 | £364,291 | 0 / 5 |
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Frequently asked questions about Activate Performing Arts
What does Activate Performing Arts do?
to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the general public in the arts generally and more particularly (but not limited to) dance, drama and other performing arts.
How much income did Activate Performing Arts report in 2025?
Activate Performing Arts reported total income of £642k and reported expenditure of £488k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Activate Performing Arts?
Activate Performing Arts has a program ratio of 76.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Activate Performing Arts registered as a charity?
Activate Performing Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 May 1998 as charity number 1069622. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Activate Performing Arts?
Activate Performing Arts is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is SARA ST GEORGE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Activate Performing Arts operate?
Activate Performing Arts operates across 3 areas: Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.
Is Activate Performing Arts a registered charity?
Yes — Activate Performing Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1069622.
Details
7-9 THE LITTLE KEEP
BARRACK ROAD
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT1 1SQ
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated