Nottingham Contemporary
Also known as: Centre for Contemporary Art Nottingham Limited, Ccan
Organising and presenting international exhibitions of contemporary art and related events including performances, artists' commissions, films. Organising a broad education programme for a diverse audience from the city and region. Collaborating with artists and other organisations in this country and abroad. Operate cafe/bar and shop.
Activities & Mission
Organising and presenting international exhibitions of contemporary art and related events including performances, artists' commissions, films. Organising a broad education programme for a diverse audience from the city and region. Collaborating with artists and other organisations in this country and abroad. Operate cafe/bar and shop.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 87% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £2,110,806 | £2,510,398 | £2,260,523 | £940,748 | £940,748 | 61 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,230,984 | £2,157,422 | £1,908,350 | £1,333,567 | £1,227,560 | 64 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,252,780 | £2,302,428 | £2,027,323 | £1,223,654 | £1,117,611 | 62 / 1 |
| 2022 | £2,280,521 | £2,158,057 | £1,875,715 | £1,326,357 | £1,325,801 | 64 / 1 |
| 2021 | £1,985,291 | £1,819,512 | £1,581,112 | £1,174,313 | £1,174,313 | 70 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Nottingham Contemporary
What does Nottingham Contemporary do?
Organising and presenting international exhibitions of contemporary art and related events including performances, artists' commissions, films. Organising a broad education programme for a diverse audience from the city and region. Collaborating with artists and other organisations in this country and abroad. Operate cafe/bar and shop.
How much income did Nottingham Contemporary report in 2025?
Nottingham Contemporary reported total income of £2.11m and reported expenditure of £2.51m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Nottingham Contemporary?
Nottingham Contemporary has a program ratio of 107.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Nottingham Contemporary registered as a charity?
Nottingham Contemporary was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 November 2006 as charity number 1116670. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Nottingham Contemporary?
Nottingham Contemporary is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Nottingham Contemporary operate?
Nottingham Contemporary operates across 2 areas: Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.
Is Nottingham Contemporary a registered charity?
Yes — Nottingham Contemporary is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1116670.
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Also Known As
- Centre for Contemporary Art Nottingham Limited
- Nottingham Contemporary
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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