Firstsite Limited
Also known as: Colchester and District Visual Arts Trust, 1stsite, Cadvat, Colchester and District Visual Arts Trust Ltd, Firstsite
Provision of visual arts programme and activities
Activities & Mission
Provision of visual arts programme and activities
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £2,363,822 | £2,363,916 | £1,025,056 | £950,682 | £538,421 | 52 / 20 |
| 2024 | £2,349,810 | £2,193,240 | £1,662,487 | £951,024 | £254,333 | 78 / 41 |
| 2023 | £1,983,074 | £2,424,701 | £1,956,630 | £574,454 | £216,460 | 71 / 66 |
| 2022 | £2,834,560 | £2,450,441 | £2,124,005 | £1,016,081 | £575,712 | 64 / 53 |
| 2021 | £1,894,691 | £1,631,494 | £1,481,205 | £631,963 | £420,744 | 59 / 14 |
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Frequently asked questions about Firstsite Limited
What does Firstsite Limited do?
Provision of visual arts programme and activities
How much income did Firstsite Limited report in 2025?
Firstsite Limited reported total income of £2.36m and reported expenditure of £2.36m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Firstsite Limited registered as a charity?
Firstsite Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 January 1994 as charity number 1031800. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Firstsite Limited?
Firstsite Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Firstsite Limited operate?
Firstsite Limited operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Firstsite Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Firstsite Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1031800.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Also Known As
- Colchester and District Visual Arts Trust
- 1stsite
- Cadvat
- Colchester and District Visual Arts Trust Ltd
- Firstsite
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated