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Arts At The Old Fire Station

Arts at the Old Fire Station encourages people from all backgrounds to understand and shape the world in which we live through stories, creativity and the arts, and by connecting with others. We have a gallery, theatre, dance studio and Cafe. We support artists and include people facing disadvantage. We support services to evaluate their work using Story Telling Methodology.

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Activities & Mission

Arts at the Old Fire Station encourages people from all backgrounds to understand and shape the world in which we live through stories, creativity and the arts, and by connecting with others. We have a gallery, theatre, dance studio and Cafe. We support artists and include people facing disadvantage. We support services to evaluate their work using Story Telling Methodology.

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

Latest Income
£1,308,818
Latest Expenditure
£1,323,006

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 13.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £851,500
Charitable Activities £6,506
Other Trading £439,487
Investments £11,325
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,154,556
Raising Funds £168,450
Governance £5,050
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,308,818
£1,323,006£1,154,556£329,094£229,26438 / 85
2024
£1,363,071
£1,362,757£1,103,599£343,282£50,00034 / 90
2023
£1,189,636
£1,151,274£969,731£342,968£265,80134 / 92
2022
£1,085,236
£1,091,830£873,242£304,606£229,33231 / 50
2021
£760,821
£768,957£639,580£311,200£271,20024 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Arts At The Old Fire Station

What does Arts At The Old Fire Station do?

Arts at the Old Fire Station encourages people from all backgrounds to understand and shape the world in which we live through stories, creativity and the arts, and by connecting with others. We have a gallery, theatre, dance studio and Cafe. We support artists and include people facing disadvantage. We support services to evaluate their work using Story Telling Methodology.

How much income did Arts At The Old Fire Station report in 2025?

Arts At The Old Fire Station reported total income of £1.31m and reported expenditure of £1.32m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Arts At The Old Fire Station registered as a charity?

Arts At The Old Fire Station was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 February 2011 as charity number 1140525. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Arts At The Old Fire Station?

Arts At The Old Fire Station is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Caroline Holdsworth. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Arts At The Old Fire Station operate?

Arts At The Old Fire Station operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Arts At The Old Fire Station a registered charity?

Yes — Arts At The Old Fire Station is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140525.

Details

Address
ARTS AT THE OLD FIRE STATION
40 GEORGE STREET
OXFORD
OX1 2AQ
Registration Date
22 February 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5013402
Charity Number
1140525

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Trustees

Caroline Holdsworth Chair
Demelza Brooks
Dr Adedoyin Olukemi Atewologun
Heather Smith
Kim Collins
Serrena Jade Tanna

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30 July 2026
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