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Bradford Culture Company Limited

To promote the arts and heritage for the benefit of the public within the city of Bradford and to advance the arts, in particular the arts of performance, music, drama, poetry reading, sculpture, painting, handicrafts and all other associated arts, by encouraging public participation by supporting the arts and heritage sector through promotion, representation and development.

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Activities & Mission

To promote the arts and heritage for the benefit of the public within the city of Bradford and to advance the arts, in particular the arts of performance, music, drama, poetry reading, sculpture, painting, handicrafts and all other associated arts, by encouraging public participation by supporting the arts and heritage sector through promotion, representation and development.

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

Latest Income
£26,834,031
Latest Expenditure
£14,501,614

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 53.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £25,678,304
Charitable Activities £1,120,418
Other Trading £0
Investments £35,309
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £14,227,718
Raising Funds £273,896
Governance £0
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
£26,834,031
£14,501,614£14,227,718£15,668,255£3,109,292105 / 1076
2024
£6,286,779
£4,162,927£4,162,927£3,035,838£1,617,11875 / 106
2023
£1,501,836
£888,327£888,327£911,986£815,5506 / 0
2022
£996,802
£698,325£698,325£298,477£298,4777 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bradford Culture Company Limited

What does Bradford Culture Company Limited do?

To promote the arts and heritage for the benefit of the public within the city of Bradford and to advance the arts, in particular the arts of performance, music, drama, poetry reading, sculpture, painting, handicrafts and all other associated arts, by encouraging public participation by supporting the arts and heritage sector through promotion, representation and development.

How much income did Bradford Culture Company Limited report in 2025?

Bradford Culture Company Limited reported total income of £26.83m and reported expenditure of £14.50m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bradford Culture Company Limited registered as a charity?

Bradford Culture Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 May 2021 as charity number 1194599. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Bradford Culture Company Limited?

Bradford Culture Company Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kersten England. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bradford Culture Company Limited operate?

Bradford Culture Company Limited operates in Bradford City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bradford Culture Company Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Bradford Culture Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194599.

Details

Address
Schofield Sweeney Solicitors
Church Bank House
Church Bank
Bradford
BD1 4DY
Registration Date
26 May 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5170009
Charity Number
1194599

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Trustees

Kersten England Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alexander James Hudson
Carol Dewhurst
CLAIRE SLATTERY
Debra Alison Jukes
Dr Asif Qasim
Also governs 1 other charity
Mary Dowson
Melany Pickup
Phil Batty OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Shakeel Rafiq
Stuart McKinnon-Evans
Also governs 2 other charities
Tanzila Samun

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