Bishop's Stortford Museum And Arts CIO
Houses a Museum, Auditorium, Meeting Rooms, Dance Studios and cafe/bar area. The complex provides local access to the arts and facilities for a range of cultural activities including dance, theatre, education and cinema.
Activities & Mission
Houses a Museum, Auditorium, Meeting Rooms, Dance Studios and cafe/bar area. The complex provides local access to the arts and facilities for a range of cultural activities including dance, theatre, education and cinema.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 52% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — Rhodes Birthplace Trust (organisation 3986220)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,308,060 | £1,333,876 | £1,207,584 | £3,494,517 | £3,396,443 | 15 / 52 |
| 2024 | £1,117,706 | £1,122,853 | £1,017,183 | £4,276,476 | £4,175,513 | 14 / 49 |
| 2023 | £998,665 | £1,020,599 | £930,792 | £4,281,623 | £4,185,344 | 14 / 49 |
| 2022 | £5,018,207 | £714,650 | £660,201 | £4,303,557 | £4,205,622 | 19 / 55 |
| 2021 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Bishop's Stortford Museum And Arts CIO
What does Bishop's Stortford Museum And Arts CIO do?
Houses a Museum, Auditorium, Meeting Rooms, Dance Studios and cafe/bar area. The complex provides local access to the arts and facilities for a range of cultural activities including dance, theatre, education and cinema.
How much income did Bishop's Stortford Museum And Arts CIO report in 2025?
Bishop's Stortford Museum And Arts CIO reported total income of £1.31m and reported expenditure of £1.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bishop's Stortford Museum And Arts CIO?
Bishop's Stortford Museum And Arts CIO has a program ratio of 92.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bishop's Stortford Museum And Arts CIO registered as a charity?
Bishop's Stortford Museum And Arts CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 June 2020 as charity number 1189853. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Bishop's Stortford Museum And Arts CIO?
Bishop's Stortford Museum And Arts CIO is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bishop's Stortford Museum And Arts CIO operate?
Bishop's Stortford Museum And Arts CIO operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bishop's Stortford Museum And Arts CIO a registered charity?
Yes — Bishop's Stortford Museum And Arts CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189853.
Details
Southmill Arts Centre
1-3 South Road
BISHOP'S STORTFORD
Hertfordshire
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