Artichoke Trust
Artichoke Trust is a creative company that seeks to expand the artistic horizons of the general public by working with artists to produce large-scale, site-specific events in public spaces.
Activities & Mission
Artichoke Trust is a creative company that seeks to expand the artistic horizons of the general public by working with artists to produce large-scale, site-specific events in public spaces.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 96% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 283). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,149,034 | £1,850,556 | £1,460,456 | £1,504,593 | £1,504,591 | 17 / 12 |
| 2024 | £3,417,931 | £5,000,270 | £4,495,991 | £1,806,115 | £838,580 | 21 / 330 |
| 2023 | £1,094,137 | £2,101,755 | £1,767,538 | £2,131,888 | £2,062,099 | 19 / 34 |
| 2022 | £5,151,124 | £4,517,590 | £4,144,304 | £1,882,694 | £1,417,969 | 18 / 401 |
| 2021 | £782,351 | £1,497,896 | £1,112,171 | £909,966 | £780,816 | 19 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Artichoke Trust
What does Artichoke Trust do?
Artichoke Trust is a creative company that seeks to expand the artistic horizons of the general public by working with artists to produce large-scale, site-specific events in public spaces.
How much income did Artichoke Trust report in 2025?
Artichoke Trust reported total income of £1.15m and reported expenditure of £1.85m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Artichoke Trust?
Artichoke Trust has a program ratio of 127.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 283 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Artichoke Trust registered as a charity?
Artichoke Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 January 2006 as charity number 1112716. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Artichoke Trust?
Artichoke Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Artichoke Trust operate?
Artichoke Trust operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland and England.
Is Artichoke Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Artichoke Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112716.
Details
Toynbee Studios
28 Commercial Street
LONDON
E1 6AB
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- 14 May 2026
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