Chapter (cardiff) Limited
Also known as: Chapter, Chapter Arts Centre
Chapter operates an arts centre in Cardiff which has two cinemas, two theatre spaces and a gallery. It specialises in contemporary culture including cinema, visual arts, digital arts and performing arts. It also offers a programme of classes and activities for the public, workspaces for small cultural businesses and meeting rooms for the community.
Activities & Mission
Chapter operates an arts centre in Cardiff which has two cinemas, two theatre spaces and a gallery. It specialises in contemporary culture including cinema, visual arts, digital arts and performing arts. It also offers a programme of classes and activities for the public, workspaces for small cultural businesses and meeting rooms for the community.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 25% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 77% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £3,567,569 | £3,879,071 | £2,699,560 | £4,127,098 | £0 | 83 / 80 |
| 2024 | £3,588,469 | £3,725,806 | £2,408,599 | £4,422,910 | £16,726 | 93 / 80 |
| 2023 | £3,200,179 | £3,571,179 | £3,571,179 | £4,555,394 | £60,430 | 90 / 80 |
| 2022 | £4,182,080 | £3,113,590 | £3,113,590 | £4,926,394 | £298,786 | 94 / 80 |
| 2021 | £3,420,477 | £2,384,626 | £2,384,626 | £3,937,363 | £0 | 80 / 80 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Chapter (cardiff) Limited
What does Chapter (cardiff) Limited do?
Chapter operates an arts centre in Cardiff which has two cinemas, two theatre spaces and a gallery. It specialises in contemporary culture including cinema, visual arts, digital arts and performing arts. It also offers a programme of classes and activities for the public, workspaces for small cultural businesses and meeting rooms for the community.
How much income did Chapter (cardiff) Limited report in 2025?
Chapter (cardiff) Limited reported total income of £3.57m and reported expenditure of £3.88m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Chapter (cardiff) Limited?
Chapter (cardiff) Limited has a program ratio of 75.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Chapter (cardiff) Limited registered as a charity?
Chapter (cardiff) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 May 1971 as charity number 500813. It has been registered for 55 years.
Who runs Chapter (cardiff) Limited?
Chapter (cardiff) Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Chapter (cardiff) Limited operate?
Chapter (cardiff) Limited operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Chapter (cardiff) Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Chapter (cardiff) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 500813.
Details
Market Road
Canton
Cardiff
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Also Known As
- Chapter
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated