Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd.
Also known as: The Civic
The Civic is an artistic, cultural and business hub which provides a contemporary and creative environment offering local visitors and those from further afield a fantastic opportunity to access an extraordinary and diverse selection of visual art, dance, drama, comedy, music and family performances, right in the heart of Barnsley Town Centre.
Activities & Mission
The Civic is an artistic, cultural and business hub which provides a contemporary and creative environment offering local visitors and those from further afield a fantastic opportunity to access an extraordinary and diverse selection of visual art, dance, drama, comedy, music and family performances, right in the heart of Barnsley Town Centre.
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 82% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 44% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,347,144 | £1,456,161 | £1,401,506 | £4,258,864 | £158,884 | 32 / 6 |
| 2024 | £2,956,368 | £1,370,422 | £1,358,588 | £6,956,536 | £349,894 | 25 / 6 |
| 2023 | £2,456,943 | £1,333,539 | £1,325,491 | £5,370,590 | £0 | 23 / 5 |
| 2022 | £1,488,519 | £1,267,179 | £1,259,709 | £4,247,186 | £415,063 | 25 / 11 |
| 2021 | £1,057,652 | £839,710 | £834,943 | £4,025,846 | £187,031 | 25 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd.
What does Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd. do?
The Civic is an artistic, cultural and business hub which provides a contemporary and creative environment offering local visitors and those from further afield a fantastic opportunity to access an extraordinary and diverse selection of visual art, dance, drama, comedy, music and family performances, right in the heart of Barnsley Town Centre.
How much income did Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd. report in 2025?
Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd. reported total income of £1.35m and reported expenditure of £1.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd.?
Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd. has a program ratio of 104.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd. registered as a charity?
Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd. was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 May 2009 as charity number 1129765. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd.?
Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd. is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Elaine Price. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd. operate?
Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd. operates in Barnsley, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd. a registered charity?
Yes — Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd. is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1129765.
Details
The Civic
Hanson Street
Barnsley
S70 2HZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated