Counterpoints Arts

Also known as: Previous Working Title: Advocating Change Through the Arts (acta), Previous Working Title:advocating Change Through the Arts (acta), Advocating Change Through the Arts (acta)

To support, produce and promote the arts by and about migrants and refugees, seeking to ensure their cultural and artistic contributions are recognised and welcomed within British arts, history and culture

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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

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£912,667

Latest Expenditure

£822,958

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 73% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £900,568

Charitable Activities £12,099

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £822,958

Raising Funds £0

Governance £3,654

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£912,667	£822,958	£822,958	£689,242	£206,321	9 / 1
2024	£731,147	£680,558	£680,558	£599,533	£244,675	8 / 0
2023	£581,575	£647,597	£647,597	£548,944	£362,783	8 / 3
2022	£693,003	£534,226	£534,226	£614,966	£376,381	9 / 5
2021	£618,801	£513,359	£513,359	£456,189	£162,142	9 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Counterpoints Arts

What does Counterpoints Arts do?

How much income did Counterpoints Arts report in 2025?

Counterpoints Arts reported total income of £913k and reported expenditure of £823k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Counterpoints Arts?

Counterpoints Arts has a program ratio of 90.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Counterpoints Arts registered as a charity?

Counterpoints Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 December 2012 as charity number 1150079. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Counterpoints Arts?

Counterpoints Arts is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Counterpoints Arts operate?

Counterpoints Arts operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Counterpoints Arts a registered charity?

Yes — Counterpoints Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150079.