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Artsreach

To promote, maintain, improve and advance education within the community at large and particularly in the rural areas of the County of Dorset by the promotion, performance and encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, dance, music, singing, literature, sculpture, painting, photography and cinematography.

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Activities & Mission

To promote, maintain, improve and advance education within the community at large and particularly in the rural areas of the County of Dorset by the promotion, performance and encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, dance, music, singing, literature, sculpture, painting, photography and cinematography.

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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

Latest Income
£271,841
Latest Expenditure
£267,658

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 98.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£271,841
£267,6580 / 200
2025
£256,218
£249,9810 / 200
2024
£232,584
£237,3570 / 230
2023
£200,565
£201,4590 / 300
2022
£179,991
£185,2230 / 300

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Frequently asked questions about Artsreach

What does Artsreach do?

To promote, maintain, improve and advance education within the community at large and particularly in the rural areas of the County of Dorset by the promotion, performance and encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, dance, music, singing, literature, sculpture, painting, photography and cinematography.

How much income did Artsreach report in 2026?

Artsreach reported total income of £272k and reported expenditure of £268k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Artsreach registered as a charity?

Artsreach was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 1996 as charity number 1058198. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Artsreach?

Artsreach is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Deborah Jane Evans. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Artsreach operate?

Artsreach operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Artsreach a registered charity?

Yes — Artsreach is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1058198.

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Registration Date
23 September 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1058198
Charity Number
1058198

Trustees

Francesca Hurrell
IAN WILLIAM SCOTT
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Jacqueline Walton
James Stuart Smyllie
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Jeremy Stein
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Mary Newman
Sheila Jane Wade

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2 November 2026
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