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.

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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.

Country

Ireland Northern Ireland

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,149,034

Latest Expenditure

£1,850,556

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 127.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 78.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 22.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £584,350

Charitable Activities £521,939

Other Trading £0

Investments £42,745

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,460,456

Raising Funds £390,100

Governance £16,600

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

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

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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.

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.