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institute of contemporary arts limited

The charity supports children and young people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other defined groups, and the general public. Institute Of Contemporary Arts Limited is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Established in 1947, the ICA is the UK's original, multi-disciplinary arts centre, existing today to create a space for new, experimental and independent arts practice and ideas. Housing two galleries, two cinemas, a theatre, learning room, studio, bookshop and bar, the ICA presents an international programme of work across artforms to a wide and diverse range of audiences.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,667,732
Latest Expenditure
£4,520,811

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 59.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £935,183
Charitable Activities £913,900
Other Trading £1,811,303
Investments £7,346
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,686,539
Raising Funds £307,666
Governance £79,195
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £1,526,606

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£3,667,732£4,520,811£2,686,539£1,842,096£1,842,09682 / 0
2023£4,966,563£4,407,090£2,675,447£2,695,175£2,695,17569 / 0
2022£4,359,045£4,034,424£2,569,328£2,135,702£2,135,70265 / 0
2021£3,735,928£3,042,289£2,597,912£1,811,081£578,46477 / 0
2020£3,863,895£5,164,635£4,205,759£1,117,442£82,01376 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers