Cockpit Arts
Cockpit Arts is the only creative incubator for designer-makers in the UK. The organisation supports and promotes designer-makers at all stages of their career development by providing workspace, professional development services and promotion.
Activities & Mission
Cockpit Arts is the only creative incubator for designer-makers in the UK. The organisation supports and promotes designer-makers at all stages of their career development by providing workspace, professional development services and promotion.
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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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 | £1,310,055 | £1,394,864 | £1,263,920 | £4,280,561 | £0 | 9 / 11 |
| 2024 | £2,319,222 | £1,253,705 | £1,129,796 | £4,365,370 | £0 | 9 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,648,938 | £1,186,599 | £1,074,463 | £3,299,853 | £263,774 | 9 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,904,444 | £1,634,972 | £1,483,706 | £1,837,514 | £249,611 | 9 / 0 |
| 2020 | £904,686 | £838,282 | £758,660 | £1,568,042 | £139,017 | 12 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Cockpit Arts
What does Cockpit Arts do?
Cockpit Arts is the only creative incubator for designer-makers in the UK. The organisation supports and promotes designer-makers at all stages of their career development by providing workspace, professional development services and promotion.
How much income did Cockpit Arts report in 2025?
Cockpit Arts reported total income of £1.31m and reported expenditure of £1.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Cockpit Arts registered as a charity?
Cockpit Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 December 1993 as charity number 1029643. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Cockpit Arts?
Cockpit Arts is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Davina Anne Lore von Mallinckrodt. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cockpit Arts operate?
Cockpit Arts operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cockpit Arts a registered charity?
Yes — Cockpit Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1029643.
Details
COCKPIT YARD
NORTHINGTON STREET
LONDON
WC1N 2NP
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- 14 May 2026
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