New Brewery Arts Limited

Also known as: Brewery Arts Limited, Brewery Court Limited, Cirencester Workshops Trust, Brewery Arts, Cirencester Brewery Arts

New Brewery Arts connects people with the hand-made, promotes the joy and fulfilment of making and celebrates the role of craft and creativity in all our lives. We do this through free exhibitions, studios and public participation activities. Last year over 150,000 visited, we delivered 18,750 hours of participation (courses and classes) and provided opportunities to over 500 craftspeople.

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Activities & Mission

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

Gloucestershire Oxfordshire Wiltshire Worcestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£903,536

Latest Expenditure

£999,171

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 57.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 52.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 47.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £29,545

Charitable Activities £370,487

Other Trading £502,229

Investments £1,275

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £520,675

Raising Funds £478,496

Governance £0

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£903,536	£999,171	£520,675	£449,474	£42,850	15 / 4
2024	£894,790	£1,020,888	£564,893	£545,109	£83,041	15 / 5
2023	£826,254	£1,103,460	£675,737	£671,207	£142,342	15 / 5
2022	£723,448	£974,873	£608,841	£948,413	£206,694	14 / 3
2021	£685,005	£839,710	£553,257	£1,199,838	£235,305	15 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about New Brewery Arts Limited

What does New Brewery Arts Limited do?

How much income did New Brewery Arts Limited report in 2025?

New Brewery Arts Limited reported total income of £904k and reported expenditure of £999k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was New Brewery Arts Limited registered as a charity?

New Brewery Arts Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 July 1989 as charity number 900036. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs New Brewery Arts Limited?

New Brewery Arts Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does New Brewery Arts Limited operate?

New Brewery Arts Limited operates across 4 areas: Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire.

Is New Brewery Arts Limited a registered charity?

Yes — New Brewery Arts Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 900036.