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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.

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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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£775,359
Latest Expenditure
£692,818

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £79,820
Charitable Activities £679,246
Other Trading £13,515
Investments £2,778
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £683,034
Raising Funds £9,784
Governance £6,338
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
£775,359
£692,818£683,034£328,516£304,55520 / 30
2024
£666,133
£606,188£593,938£245,975£244,46122 / 187
2023
£472,178
£539,5890 / 10
2022
£374,225
£350,1580 / 3
2021
£409,387
£299,3790 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2025?

Artspace Lifespace reported total income of £775k and reported expenditure of £693k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 7 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.

Details

Address
The Island
Nelson Street
BRISTOL
BS1 2BE
Website
artspace.uk
Registration Date
11 July 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5082432
Charity Number
1168150

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Trustees

Aran Dasan
Ben Stephenson
JAMES SPENCER RENNIE FRANCIS
Kara Delos Reyes
Melissa Blackburn
Rhiannon Jones
WILLIAM ANTHONY PENHAUL

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30 July 2026
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