Core Arts

Relieving persons suffering from mental illness by the encouragement of participation in creative activities, particularly, but not exclusively, painting, photography, printing, music and creative writing.

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Activities & Mission

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

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,081,412

Latest Expenditure

£1,097,938

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 67% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 52% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 54% 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 £0

Charitable Activities £1,058,337

Other Trading £19,400

Investments £3,675

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,051,797

Raising Funds £23,324

Governance £22,182

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £22,817

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,081,412	£1,097,938	£1,051,797	£2,183,784	£177,313	17 / 140
2023	£1,200,381	£1,192,315	£1,150,646	£2,230,836	£216,378	18 / 140
2022	£1,077,396	£1,042,118	£1,001,620	£2,260,926	£254,556	21 / 140
2021	£1,041,397	£862,744	£847,635	£2,295,024	£210,000	19 / 125
2020	£977,848	£918,045	£903,461	£1,541,351	£206,321	17 / 120

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Frequently asked questions about Core Arts

What does Core Arts do?

How much income did Core Arts report in 2024?

Core Arts reported total income of £1.08m and reported expenditure of £1.10m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Core Arts?

Core Arts has a program ratio of 97.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Core Arts registered as a charity?

Core Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 January 1995 as charity number 1043588. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Core Arts?

Core Arts is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Vivienne Havell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Core Arts operate?

Core Arts operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Core Arts a registered charity?

Yes — Core Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1043588.