Art Shape Limited
Also known as: Artshare Gloucestershire Limited
Art Shape works with individuals, communities and organisations to combat exclusion from the arts, with particular focus on working with adults facing disabling barriers such as physical disability, learning difficulties, mental health service users and survivors and those experiencing the difficulties associated with ageing.
Activities & Mission
Art Shape works with individuals, communities and organisations to combat exclusion from the arts, with particular focus on working with adults facing disabling barriers such as physical disability, learning difficulties, mental health service users and survivors and those experiencing the difficulties associated with ageing.
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 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £706,847 | £645,886 | £645,886 | £502,645 | £11,276 | 32 / 24 |
| 2024 | £614,645 | £577,876 | £577,876 | £441,684 | £12,487 | 34 / 12 |
| 2023 | £748,688 | £653,211 | £653,211 | £404,915 | £20,662 | 34 / 0 |
| 2022 | £653,236 | £629,780 | £545,018 | £309,438 | £14,222 | 34 / 21 |
| 2021 | £786,854 | £708,269 | £697,806 | £285,982 | £10,551 | 34 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Art Shape Limited
What does Art Shape Limited do?
Art Shape works with individuals, communities and organisations to combat exclusion from the arts, with particular focus on working with adults facing disabling barriers such as physical disability, learning difficulties, mental health service users and survivors and those experiencing the difficulties associated with ageing.
How much income did Art Shape Limited report in 2025?
Art Shape Limited reported total income of £707k and reported expenditure of £646k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Art Shape Limited?
Art Shape Limited has a program ratio of 91.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Art Shape Limited registered as a charity?
Art Shape Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 August 1993 as charity number 1023920. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Art Shape Limited?
Art Shape Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Finch. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Art Shape Limited operate?
Art Shape Limited operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Art Shape Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Art Shape Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1023920.
Details
Brockworth Court Farm
Court Road
Brockworth
Gloucester
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Artshare Gloucestershire Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated