Back To Ours Arts Limited
To deliver outstanding arts cultural experiences with and for the people of Hull, and also regionally, nationally and internationally. Targeting people and places of least arts engagement but open and welcoming to all. Offering opportunities to participate in the arts in different ways, including as audiences, participants/learners and as volunteers/hub members
Activities & Mission
To deliver outstanding arts cultural experiences with and for the people of Hull, and also regionally, nationally and internationally. Targeting people and places of least arts engagement but open and welcoming to all. Offering opportunities to participate in the arts in different ways, including as audiences, participants/learners and as volunteers/hub members
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 60% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 43% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 27% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £589,122 | £552,383 | £534,643 | £115,250 | £41,391 | 6 / 120 |
| 2024 | £570,930 | £541,017 | £541,017 | £78,511 | £50,075 | 7 / 0 |
| 2023 | £111,911 | £85,077 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Back To Ours Arts Limited
What does Back To Ours Arts Limited do?
To deliver outstanding arts cultural experiences with and for the people of Hull, and also regionally, nationally and internationally. Targeting people and places of least arts engagement but open and welcoming to all. Offering opportunities to participate in the arts in different ways, including as audiences, participants/learners and as volunteers/hub members
How much income did Back To Ours Arts Limited report in 2025?
Back To Ours Arts Limited reported total income of £589k and reported expenditure of £552k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Back To Ours Arts Limited?
Back To Ours Arts Limited has a program ratio of 93.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Back To Ours Arts Limited registered as a charity?
Back To Ours Arts Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 February 2022 as charity number 1197763. It has been registered for 4 years.
Who runs Back To Ours Arts Limited?
Back To Ours Arts Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Watson Jnr. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Back To Ours Arts Limited operate?
Back To Ours Arts Limited operates across 2 areas: East Riding Of Yorkshire and Kingston Upon Hull City.
Is Back To Ours Arts Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Back To Ours Arts Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1197763.
Details
University of Hull
Cottingham Road
Hull
HU6 7RX
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