Creative Arts East
Also known as: Arts in Rural Norfolk, Rural Arts East
The principal activities of the company are the promoting, maintaining, improving and advancing of education within the community at large and in particular in the rural areas of the County of Norfolk, by promotion, production, performance and encouragement of the arts.
Activities & Mission
The principal activities of the company are the promoting, maintaining, improving and advancing of education within the community at large and in particular in the rural areas of the County of Norfolk, by promotion, production, performance and encouragement of the arts.
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 70% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £771,126 | £769,794 | £769,794 | £78,739 | £78,739 | 11 / 300 |
| 2024 | £644,698 | £643,288 | £643,288 | £77,407 | £77,407 | 13 / 340 |
| 2023 | £597,470 | £599,928 | £599,928 | £75,997 | £75,997 | 15 / 250 |
| 2022 | £481,918 | £485,758 | 0 / 310 | |||
| 2021 | £429,189 | £429,760 | 0 / 250 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Creative Arts East
What does Creative Arts East do?
The principal activities of the company are the promoting, maintaining, improving and advancing of education within the community at large and in particular in the rural areas of the County of Norfolk, by promotion, production, performance and encouragement of the arts.
How much income did Creative Arts East report in 2025?
Creative Arts East reported total income of £771k and reported expenditure of £770k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Creative Arts East?
Creative Arts East has a program ratio of 99.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Creative Arts East registered as a charity?
Creative Arts East was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 August 1994 as charity number 1040321. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Creative Arts East?
Creative Arts East is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Creative Arts East operate?
Creative Arts East operates across 3 areas: Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Is Creative Arts East a registered charity?
Yes — Creative Arts East is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1040321.
Details
115-123 KING STREET
NORWICH
NR1 1QE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Arts in Rural Norfolk
- Rural Arts East
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated