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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.

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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

Latest Income
£3,567,569
Latest Expenditure
£3,879,071

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 75.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 25% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 69.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 10% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £458,426
Charitable Activities £1,793,070
Other Trading £1,265,126
Investments £1,003
Other Income £49,944

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,699,560
Raising Funds £0
Governance £39,842
Grants to Institutions £123,251
Other Expenditure £1,179,511

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,567,569
£3,879,071£2,699,560£4,127,098£083 / 80
2024
£3,588,469
£3,725,806£2,408,599£4,422,910£16,72693 / 80
2023
£3,200,179
£3,571,179£3,571,179£4,555,394£60,43090 / 80
2022
£4,182,080
£3,113,590£3,113,590£4,926,394£298,78694 / 80
2021
£3,420,477
£2,384,626£2,384,626£3,937,363£080 / 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

Address
CHAPTER
Market Road
Canton
Cardiff
Registration Date
17 May 1971
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
500813
Charity Number
500813

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Trustees

Alia Ilyas
Alun Gwynne Jones
Also governs 2 other charities
Dela Carmelle Isma Anderson
EWAN HILTON
Howl Grace Hubbard
Jane Elizabeth Messih
Laura Marie Williams
Lauren Orme
Naomi Stocks
Stephen Meade

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Chapter
  • Chapter Arts Centre

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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