Battersea Arts Centre
Also known as: Bac
To advance and promote education and enjoyment for the benefit of the public locally, nationally and internationally, by the encouragement of arts and heritage, in particular the areas of dramatic art, music and exhibitions. BAC's mission is to inspire people to take creative risks to shape the future.
Activities & Mission
To advance and promote education and enjoyment for the benefit of the public locally, nationally and internationally, by the encouragement of arts and heritage, in particular the areas of dramatic art, music and exhibitions. BAC's mission is to inspire people to take creative risks to shape the future.
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 70% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% 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 | £4,562,837 | £5,693,383 | £4,491,021 | £17,294,896 | £311,471 | 64 / 118 |
| 2024 | £4,280,551 | £6,385,887 | £5,273,690 | £18,425,442 | £280,624 | 67 / 85 |
| 2023 | £4,733,739 | £6,559,507 | £5,362,439 | £20,530,778 | £761,451 | 74 / 40 |
| 2022 | £5,797,809 | £5,753,835 | £5,048,807 | £22,356,546 | £1,583,725 | 59 / 35 |
| 2021 | £5,792,937 | £4,684,941 | £4,260,776 | £22,312,572 | £815,350 | 63 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Battersea Arts Centre
What does Battersea Arts Centre do?
To advance and promote education and enjoyment for the benefit of the public locally, nationally and internationally, by the encouragement of arts and heritage, in particular the areas of dramatic art, music and exhibitions. BAC's mission is to inspire people to take creative risks to shape the future.
How much income did Battersea Arts Centre report in 2025?
Battersea Arts Centre reported total income of £4.56m and reported expenditure of £5.69m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Battersea Arts Centre?
Battersea Arts Centre has a program ratio of 98.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Battersea Arts Centre registered as a charity?
Battersea Arts Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 1981 as charity number 282857. It has been registered for 45 years.
Who runs Battersea Arts Centre?
Battersea Arts Centre is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Battersea Arts Centre operate?
Battersea Arts Centre operates in Wandsworth, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Battersea Arts Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Battersea Arts Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 282857.
Details
Lavender Hill
London
SW11 5TN
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated