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Hastings Arts Forum

The education of the public principally in Hastings and East Sussex in all areas of the arts, but mainly on the visual arts, by providing permanent professional standard gallery space for members to exhibit their work to the public, and by providing a public resource for the development of skills and knowledge, encouraging collaboration, networking and debate within all areas of the arts.

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Activities & Mission

The education of the public principally in Hastings and East Sussex in all areas of the arts, but mainly on the visual arts, by providing permanent professional standard gallery space for members to exhibit their work to the public, and by providing a public resource for the development of skills and knowledge, encouraging collaboration, networking and debate within all areas 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£36,337
Latest Expenditure
£33,545

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 92.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 92.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£36,337
£33,5450 / 40
2023
£32,587
£29,7330 / 40
2022
£34,385
£27,3770 / 50
2021
£36,536
£23,2810 / 30
2020
£31,513
£27,5650 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hastings Arts Forum

What does Hastings Arts Forum do?

The education of the public principally in Hastings and East Sussex in all areas of the arts, but mainly on the visual arts, by providing permanent professional standard gallery space for members to exhibit their work to the public, and by providing a public resource for the development of skills and knowledge, encouraging collaboration, networking and debate within all areas of the arts.

How much income did Hastings Arts Forum report in 2024?

Hastings Arts Forum reported total income of £36k and reported expenditure of £34k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hastings Arts Forum registered as a charity?

Hastings Arts Forum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 June 2011 as charity number 1142575. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Hastings Arts Forum?

Hastings Arts Forum 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 Hastings Arts Forum operate?

Hastings Arts Forum operates across 3 areas: East Sussex, Kent and West Sussex.

Is Hastings Arts Forum a registered charity?

Yes — Hastings Arts Forum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1142575.

Details

Address
Hastings Arts Forum Ltd
20 Marine Court
ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA
TN38 0DX
Registration Date
24 June 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5018306
Charity Number
1142575

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Trustees

Ian Michael O'Leary
Jo Welsh
Lesley Ann Barker
Leslie Moran
Paul Sayers
Raymond Richard McChrystal

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