Colchester Arts Centre
Colchester Arts Centre aims to provide a diverse and eclectic performance programme of arts that respond to current practices in arts and meet specific needs of the community it serves. The artistic policy is to create a bias towards new work, innovation and experimentation. It also creates work to promote and inclusive and accessible programme.
Activities & Mission
Colchester Arts Centre aims to provide a diverse and eclectic performance programme of arts that respond to current practices in arts and meet specific needs of the community it serves. The artistic policy is to create a bias towards new work, innovation and experimentation. It also creates work to promote and inclusive and accessible programme.
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 82% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £1,011,520 | £1,071,496 | £1,071,496 | £1,301,537 | £273,768 | 36 / 80 |
| 2024 | £1,495,073 | £1,118,628 | £1,118,628 | £1,361,513 | £232,165 | 29 / 80 |
| 2023 | £998,717 | £901,286 | £901,286 | £985,068 | £171,763 | 23 / 111 |
| 2022 | £854,171 | £652,024 | £637,024 | £887,637 | £179,807 | 18 / 64 |
| 2021 | £625,989 | £322,473 | £308,473 | £685,490 | £121,190 | 17 / 88 |
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Frequently asked questions about Colchester Arts Centre
What does Colchester Arts Centre do?
Colchester Arts Centre aims to provide a diverse and eclectic performance programme of arts that respond to current practices in arts and meet specific needs of the community it serves. The artistic policy is to create a bias towards new work, innovation and experimentation. It also creates work to promote and inclusive and accessible programme.
How much income did Colchester Arts Centre report in 2025?
Colchester Arts Centre reported total income of £1.01m and reported expenditure of £1.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Colchester Arts Centre?
Colchester Arts Centre has a program ratio of 105.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Colchester Arts Centre registered as a charity?
Colchester Arts Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 February 1984 as charity number 288652. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs Colchester Arts Centre?
Colchester Arts Centre is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Louise Goodwin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Colchester Arts Centre operate?
Colchester Arts Centre operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Colchester Arts Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Colchester Arts Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 288652.
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COLCHESTER
CO1 1NF
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