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Metal Culture Limited

Also known as: Metal

We support artists from all disciplines by creating time and space for the development of ideas and philosophies around artists' work through, residencies, producing, commissioning, exhibitions, debate and discussion, touring and publishing. We ensure all our work actively contributes to civil society, through education, participation, learning opportunities, conversation and debate.

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Activities & Mission

We support artists from all disciplines by creating time and space for the development of ideas and philosophies around artists' work through, residencies, producing, commissioning, exhibitions, debate and discussion, touring and publishing. We ensure all our work actively contributes to civil society, through education, participation, learning opportunities, conversation and debate.

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
£1,142,964
Latest Expenditure
£970,924

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,150
Charitable Activities £1,118,456
Other Trading £8,751
Investments £11,607
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £965,821
Raising Funds £5,036
Governance £16,565
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £67

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,142,964
£970,924£965,821£714,535£170,81315 / 37
2024
£970,725
£826,163£757,886£542,495£164,37215 / 3
2023
£909,125
£940,905£869,527£397,933£342,49417 / 25
2022
£1,133,944
£1,526,296£1,456,712£429,713£335,65016 / 103
2021
£1,464,441
£1,142,859£1,073,804£822,065£139,74916 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Metal Culture Limited

What does Metal Culture Limited do?

We support artists from all disciplines by creating time and space for the development of ideas and philosophies around artists' work through, residencies, producing, commissioning, exhibitions, debate and discussion, touring and publishing. We ensure all our work actively contributes to civil society, through education, participation, learning opportunities, conversation and debate.

How much income did Metal Culture Limited report in 2025?

Metal Culture Limited reported total income of £1.14m and reported expenditure of £971k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Metal Culture Limited registered as a charity?

Metal Culture Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 June 2004 as charity number 1104635. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Metal Culture Limited?

Metal Culture Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Metal Culture Limited operate?

Metal Culture Limited operates across 3 areas: Liverpool City, Peterborough City and Southend-on-sea.

Is Metal Culture Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Metal Culture Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1104635.

Details

Address
CHALKWELL HALL
CHALKWELL AVENUE
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
ESSEX
SS0 8NB
Registration Date
29 June 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4003491
Charity Number
1104635

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Trustees

Andrea Goddard Stark
Angela Louise Brown
Anna Nayyar
Jamie Beddard
Laura Marie Brown
Liz Smith
Megan Gooch
Mia Jerome
Preen Chakadonha

Also Known As

  • Metal

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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