Dorset Visual Arts
Provide professional development opportunities to artists and makers in Dorset.To form close ties with schools and colleges and provide grants for educational and training purposes in the field of visual arts and crafts.To support and encourage emerging artists.
Activities & Mission
Provide professional development opportunities to artists and makers in Dorset.To form close ties with schools and colleges and provide grants for educational and training purposes in the field of visual arts and crafts.To support and encourage emerging artists.
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
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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 | £76,853 | £75,010 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £42,164 | £47,838 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £25,411 | £23,813 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £15,741 | £17,648 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £26,584 | £21,450 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Dorset Visual Arts
What does Dorset Visual Arts do?
Provide professional development opportunities to artists and makers in Dorset.To form close ties with schools and colleges and provide grants for educational and training purposes in the field of visual arts and crafts.To support and encourage emerging artists.
How much income did Dorset Visual Arts report in 2025?
Dorset Visual Arts reported total income of £77k and reported expenditure of £75k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Dorset Visual Arts registered as a charity?
Dorset Visual Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 March 2006 as charity number 1113249. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Dorset Visual Arts?
Dorset Visual Arts is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Victoria Bowles. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dorset Visual Arts operate?
Dorset Visual Arts operates across 3 areas: Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.
Is Dorset Visual Arts a registered charity?
Yes — Dorset Visual Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113249.
Details
Crepe Business Park
Symondsbury
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 6EY
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