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Contemporary Applied Arts

Also known as: The British Crafts Centre, The Crafts Centre of Great Britain

Contemporary Applied Arts (CAA)is committed to promoting the best of British craftmanship.The aim is to educate through series of educational talks and preserve,promote and improve fine craftmanship in Great Britain.In fullfilling these objectives CAA shows the work of the UK's leading talent selected through a rigorous application.

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Activities & Mission

Contemporary Applied Arts (CAA)is committed to promoting the best of British craftmanship.The aim is to educate through series of educational talks and preserve,promote and improve fine craftmanship in Great Britain.In fullfilling these objectives CAA shows the work of the UK's leading talent selected through a rigorous application.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£420,578
Latest Expenditure
£356,747

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 84.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 84.8%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£420,578
£356,7470 / 5
2024
£353,394
£311,9340 / 4
2023
£414,038
£315,2410 / 8
2022
£285,798
£327,6830 / 10
2021
£391,699
£308,9600 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Contemporary Applied Arts

What does Contemporary Applied Arts do?

Contemporary Applied Arts (CAA)is committed to promoting the best of British craftmanship.The aim is to educate through series of educational talks and preserve,promote and improve fine craftmanship in Great Britain.In fullfilling these objectives CAA shows the work of the UK's leading talent selected through a rigorous application.

How much income did Contemporary Applied Arts report in 2025?

Contemporary Applied Arts reported total income of £421k and reported expenditure of £357k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Contemporary Applied Arts registered as a charity?

Contemporary Applied Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 March 1967 as charity number 235914. It has been registered for 59 years.

Who runs Contemporary Applied Arts?

Contemporary Applied Arts is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Contemporary Applied Arts operate?

Contemporary Applied Arts operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Contemporary Applied Arts a registered charity?

Yes — Contemporary Applied Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 235914.

Details

Address
6 PADDINGTON STREET
MARYLEBONE
LONDON
W1U 5QG
Registration Date
13 March 1967
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
235914
Charity Number
235914

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Trustees

DAVID ETON
HELEN CHRISTINE YARDLEY
Lucy Helen Thompson
MARLENE PATRICIA MCKIBBIN

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The British Crafts Centre
  • The Crafts Centre of Great Britain

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30 July 2026
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