Iford Arts Limited

Presentation of site-specific operas and musical activities at various locations in Wiltshire and surrounding, and in the community, involving young professional musicians

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Activities & Mission

Presentation of site-specific operas and musical activities at various locations in Wiltshire and surrounding, and in the community, involving young professional musicians

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.

Local Authority

Bath And North East Somerset Bristol City Dorset Gloucestershire Wiltshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£566,807

Latest Expenditure

£531,642

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 44% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 26% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 12.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 23% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £279,359

Charitable Activities £145,915

Other Trading £50,940

Investments £1,070

Other Income £89,523

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £476,387

Raising Funds £55,255

Governance £11,125

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

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
2024	£566,807	£531,642	£476,387	-£23,815	£0	4 / 50
2023	£489,250	£672,517				0 / 65
2022	£700,625	£641,824	£581,148	£124,287	£124,287	5 / 50
2021	£353,537	£348,638				0 / 100
2020	£154,783	£141,603				0 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Iford Arts Limited

What does Iford Arts Limited do?

Presentation of site-specific operas and musical activities at various locations in Wiltshire and surrounding, and in the community, involving young professional musicians

How much income did Iford Arts Limited report in 2024?

Iford Arts Limited reported total income of £567k and reported expenditure of £532k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Iford Arts Limited?

Iford Arts Limited has a program ratio of 84.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Iford Arts Limited registered as a charity?

Iford Arts Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 2002 as charity number 1091312. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Iford Arts Limited?

Iford Arts Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Iford Arts Limited operate?

Iford Arts Limited operates across 5 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, Dorset and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Iford Arts Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Iford Arts Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091312.