Curious Arts
Curious Arts is a Newcastle Gateshead based charity championing and developing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual plus, arts, artists and audiences across the North East of England and beyond. Producers of award-winning Curious Festival, Curious Arts co-ordinate Queer Arts North and develop community-focused arts projects, artist commissions, youth groups and events.
Activities & Mission
Curious Arts is a Newcastle Gateshead based charity championing and developing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual plus, arts, artists and audiences across the North East of England and beyond. Producers of award-winning Curious Festival, Curious Arts co-ordinate Queer Arts North and develop community-focused arts projects, artist commissions, youth groups and events.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 76% 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
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 | £529,058 | £437,005 | £326,067 | £212,292 | £113,292 | 9 / 20 |
| 2024 | £375,960 | £342,382 | 0 / 18 | |||
| 2023 | £353,987 | £303,846 | 0 / 23 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Curious Arts
What does Curious Arts do?
Curious Arts is a Newcastle Gateshead based charity championing and developing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual plus, arts, artists and audiences across the North East of England and beyond. Producers of award-winning Curious Festival, Curious Arts co-ordinate Queer Arts North and develop community-focused arts projects, artist commissions, youth groups and events.
How much income did Curious Arts report in 2025?
Curious Arts reported total income of £529k and reported expenditure of £437k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Curious Arts?
Curious Arts has a program ratio of 61.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Curious Arts registered as a charity?
Curious Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 March 2022 as charity number 1198108. It has been registered for 4 years.
Who runs Curious Arts?
Curious Arts is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sian Broadhurst. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Curious Arts operate?
Curious Arts operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Curious Arts a registered charity?
Yes — Curious Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1198108.
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TS24 8AH
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