Bridport Arts Centre
Performing and Visual arts, with diverse education and outreach program in a thriving community venue
Activities & Mission
Performing and Visual arts, with diverse education and outreach program in a thriving community venue
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 80% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 49% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £553,404 | £591,957 | £577,629 | £54,523 | £43,088 | 13 / 130 |
| 2024 | £406,758 | £506,958 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2023 | £384,222 | £495,154 | 0 / 123 | |||
| 2022 | £383,748 | £369,200 | 0 / 156 | |||
| 2021 | £334,912 | £325,638 | 0 / 156 |
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Frequently asked questions about Bridport Arts Centre
What does Bridport Arts Centre do?
Performing and Visual arts, with diverse education and outreach program in a thriving community venue
How much income did Bridport Arts Centre report in 2025?
Bridport Arts Centre reported total income of £553k and reported expenditure of £592k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bridport Arts Centre?
Bridport Arts Centre has a program ratio of 104.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bridport Arts Centre registered as a charity?
Bridport Arts Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 May 1998 as charity number 1069780. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Bridport Arts Centre?
Bridport Arts Centre is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christopher Gerard Pike. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bridport Arts Centre operate?
Bridport Arts Centre operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bridport Arts Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Bridport Arts Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1069780.
Details
9A SOUTH STREET
Bridport
DT6 3NR
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