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.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 11% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 72% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £26,834,031 | £14,501,614 | £14,227,718 | £15,668,255 | £3,109,292 | 105 / 1076 |
| 2024 | £6,286,779 | £4,162,927 | £4,162,927 | £3,035,838 | £1,617,118 | 75 / 106 |
| 2023 | £1,501,836 | £888,327 | £888,327 | £911,986 | £815,550 | 6 / 0 |
| 2022 | £996,802 | £698,325 | £698,325 | £298,477 | £298,477 | 7 / 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.
How efficient is Bradford Culture Company Limited?
Bradford Culture Company Limited has a program ratio of 53.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 14 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
Church Bank House
Church Bank
Bradford
BD1 4DY
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