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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

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£589,122
Latest Expenditure
£552,383

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £529,875
Charitable Activities £41,055
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £534,643
Raising Funds £17,740
Governance £23,204
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£589,122
£552,383£534,643£115,250£41,3916 / 120
2024
£570,930
£541,017£541,017£78,511£50,0757 / 0
2023
£111,911
£85,0770 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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.

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

Address
The Enterprise Centre
University of Hull
Cottingham Road
Hull
HU6 7RX
Registration Date
2 February 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5193666
Charity Number
1197763

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Trustees

David Watson Jnr Chair
Aidan Lesser-Moor
KAREN ANN AMA OKRA
Also governs 1 other charity
Laura Smith
Louise Clare Smith
MALCOLM RAYMOND SCRIVENER
Neil Richard Franklin

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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