Diorama Arts Centre
Also known as: Diorama Arts Centre Limited, Diorama Arts, Old Diorama Arts Centre
Advance the arts and culture especially those activities which seek to make the arts relevant to the community and thereby advance citizenship and community development.
Activities & Mission
Advance the arts and culture especially those activities which seek to make the arts relevant to the community and thereby advance citizenship and community development.
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 26% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 257). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,087,334 | £1,081,952 | £954,747 | £585,332 | £585,332 | 19 / 0 |
| 2024 | £914,885 | £997,792 | £932,027 | £579,950 | £540,669 | 19 / 0 |
| 2023 | £854,466 | £873,732 | £833,270 | £662,857 | £595,625 | 16 / 0 |
| 2022 | £650,126 | £640,878 | £611,700 | £682,123 | £682,123 | 15 / 0 |
| 2021 | £240,050 | £379,691 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Diorama Arts Centre
What does Diorama Arts Centre do?
Advance the arts and culture especially those activities which seek to make the arts relevant to the community and thereby advance citizenship and community development.
How much income did Diorama Arts Centre report in 2025?
Diorama Arts Centre reported total income of £1.09m and reported expenditure of £1.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Diorama Arts Centre?
Diorama Arts Centre has a program ratio of 87.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 257 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Diorama Arts Centre registered as a charity?
Diorama Arts Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 October 1981 as charity number 283452. It has been registered for 45 years.
Who runs Diorama Arts Centre?
Diorama Arts Centre is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jonathan Phillip Hewitt. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Diorama Arts Centre operate?
Diorama Arts Centre operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Diorama Arts Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Diorama Arts Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 283452.
Details
London
NW1 3FE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Diorama Arts Centre Limited
- Diorama Arts
- Old Diorama Arts Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated