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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 31% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,363,071 | £1,362,757 | £1,103,599 | £343,282 | £50,000 | 34 / 90 |
| 2023 | £1,189,636 | £1,151,274 | £969,731 | £342,968 | £265,801 | 34 / 92 |
| 2022 | £1,085,236 | £1,091,830 | £873,242 | £304,606 | £229,332 | 31 / 50 |
| 2021 | £760,821 | £768,957 | £639,580 | £311,200 | £271,200 | 24 / 50 |
| 2020 | £851,829 | £679,943 | £572,705 | £319,336 | £289,336 | 26 / 20 |
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 2024?
Arts At The Old Fire Station reported total income of £1.36m and reported expenditure of £1.36m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Arts At The Old Fire Station?
Arts At The Old Fire Station has a program ratio of 81.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Caroline Boon. 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
40 GEORGE STREET
OXFORD
OX1 2AQ
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