In Place Of War CIO
Also known as: In Place of War CIC
In Place of War is a global organisation that uses artistic creativity in places of conflict to create positive change. We enable grassroots change-makers in music, theatre and across the arts to transform cultures of violence and suffering into hope, opportunity and freedom.
Activities & Mission
In Place of War is a global organisation that uses artistic creativity in places of conflict to create positive change. We enable grassroots change-makers in music, theatre and across the arts to transform cultures of violence and suffering into hope, opportunity and freedom.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 40% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% 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
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 | £681,012 | £564,623 | £551,513 | £228,831 | £96,317 | 3 / 7 |
| 2024 | £441,406 | £410,876 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2023 | £294,205 | £378,637 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £241,143 | £275,492 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £251,470 | £263,641 | 0 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about In Place Of War CIO
What does In Place Of War CIO do?
In Place of War is a global organisation that uses artistic creativity in places of conflict to create positive change. We enable grassroots change-makers in music, theatre and across the arts to transform cultures of violence and suffering into hope, opportunity and freedom.
How much income did In Place Of War CIO report in 2025?
In Place Of War CIO reported total income of £681k and reported expenditure of £565k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is In Place Of War CIO?
In Place Of War CIO has a program ratio of 81.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was In Place Of War CIO registered as a charity?
In Place Of War CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 2019 as charity number 1182594. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs In Place Of War CIO?
In Place Of War CIO is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir Richard Mantle OBE DL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does In Place Of War CIO operate?
In Place Of War CIO operates across 23 areas, including Algeria, Australia, Bosnia And Herzegovina and 20 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is In Place Of War CIO a registered charity?
Yes — In Place Of War CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182594.
Details
First Floor
Swan Building
20 Swan Street
MANCHESTER
M4 5JW
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- In Place of War CIC
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated