Artspace Lifespace
To promote art for the benefit of the public by the establishment and maintenance of facilities for artists from a variety of artistic practices to create works, to collaborate, and to present and perform those works for the public.We secure interesting, unusual and difficult buildings in which we build workshops, studio spaces, offices, galleries, cafe?s, performance and training facilities.
Activities & Mission
To promote art for the benefit of the public by the establishment and maintenance of facilities for artists from a variety of artistic practices to create works, to collaborate, and to present and perform those works for the public.We secure interesting, unusual and difficult buildings in which we build workshops, studio spaces, offices, galleries, cafe?s, performance and training facilities.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 58% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 421). How is this calculated?
Higher than 48% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 46% of UK Facilities 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £666,133 | £606,188 | £593,938 | £245,975 | £244,461 | 22 / 187 |
| 2023 | £472,178 | £539,589 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £374,225 | £350,158 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2021 | £409,387 | £299,379 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £326,184 | £299,195 | 0 / 6 |
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Frequently asked questions about Artspace Lifespace
What does Artspace Lifespace do?
To promote art for the benefit of the public by the establishment and maintenance of facilities for artists from a variety of artistic practices to create works, to collaborate, and to present and perform those works for the public.We secure interesting, unusual and difficult buildings in which we build workshops, studio spaces, offices, galleries, cafe?s, performance and training facilities.
How much income did Artspace Lifespace report in 2024?
Artspace Lifespace reported total income of £666k and reported expenditure of £606k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Artspace Lifespace?
Artspace Lifespace has a program ratio of 89.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 421 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Artspace Lifespace registered as a charity?
Artspace Lifespace was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 July 2016 as charity number 1168150. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Artspace Lifespace?
Artspace Lifespace is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Artspace Lifespace operate?
Artspace Lifespace operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Artspace Lifespace a registered charity?
Yes — Artspace Lifespace is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168150.
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Nelson Street
BRISTOL
BS1 2BE
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