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Birmingham Centre For Arts Therapies

Also known as: Arts Therapies UK

Provision of a service of Arts Therapies (Art, Drama, Dance Movement, Music and Play Therapies) and Community Arts in Health facilities for clients of all ages and needs. To act as a Resource/Teaching Centre for training, education and support of professionals and carers, at national/inter-national levels. To support Research in Arts Therapies.

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Activities & Mission

Provision of a service of Arts Therapies (Art, Drama, Dance Movement, Music and Play Therapies) and Community Arts in Health facilities for clients of all ages and needs. To act as a Resource/Teaching Centre for training, education and support of professionals and carers, at national/inter-national levels. To support Research in Arts Therapies.

Grants

Birmingham Centre For Arts Therapies makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2026)
£628,153
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other defined groups
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£489,143
Latest Expenditure
£628,153

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £142,765
Charitable Activities £557,474
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,189
Other Income £770

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £651,766
Raising Funds £22,935
Governance £1,744
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£489,143
£628,1530 / 3
2025
£704,198
£674,701£651,766£253,886£73,0836 / 5
2024
£590,884
£651,047£625,875£224,389£39,9386 / 4
2023
£596,372
£552,650£523,093£284,551£53,4616 / 10
2022
£455,279
£365,1170 / 16

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Birmingham Centre For Arts Therapies

What does Birmingham Centre For Arts Therapies do?

Provision of a service of Arts Therapies (Art, Drama, Dance Movement, Music and Play Therapies) and Community Arts in Health facilities for clients of all ages and needs. To act as a Resource/Teaching Centre for training, education and support of professionals and carers, at national/inter-national levels. To support Research in Arts Therapies.

How much income did Birmingham Centre For Arts Therapies report in 2026?

Birmingham Centre For Arts Therapies reported total income of £489k and reported expenditure of £628k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Birmingham Centre For Arts Therapies registered as a charity?

Birmingham Centre For Arts Therapies was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 December 1995 as charity number 1051578. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Birmingham Centre For Arts Therapies?

Birmingham Centre For Arts Therapies is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Birmingham Centre For Arts Therapies operate?

Birmingham Centre For Arts Therapies operates across 8 areas, including Birmingham City, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Birmingham Centre For Arts Therapies a registered charity?

Yes — Birmingham Centre For Arts Therapies is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1051578.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 December 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1051578
Charity Number
1051578

Trustees

Colin Graham
DR Jane Clarke
Kira Self
Owen Lee
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard French-Lowe
Steven Gambardella
Willaim Ham

Also Known As

  • Arts Therapies UK

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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