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Number 8

Number 8 is a Community Arts Centre inspired and led by the people of Pershore. It provides a programme of film, live events, event cinema, creative workshops and exhibitions, and offers facilities for community classes and groups. Opened in 2004 it is governed by a Board of Trustees and managed by an Executive Team which includes two senior employees, supported by approximately 200 volunteers.

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Activities & Mission

Number 8 is a Community Arts Centre inspired and led by the people of Pershore. It provides a programme of film, live events, event cinema, creative workshops and exhibitions, and offers facilities for community classes and groups. Opened in 2004 it is governed by a Board of Trustees and managed by an Executive Team which includes two senior employees, supported by approximately 200 volunteers.

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

Latest Income
£599,913
Latest Expenditure
£608,982

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £20,061
Charitable Activities £532,639
Other Trading £31,895
Investments £15,318
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £592,059
Raising Funds £16,923
Governance £1,946
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£599,913
£608,982£592,059£2,040,223£420,7877 / 209
2023
£554,040
£557,108£542,149£2,049,292£366,9537 / 212
2022
£450,851
£483,3250 / 280
2021
£281,052
£330,1540 / 200
2020
£332,756
£373,1000 / 230

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Number 8

What does Number 8 do?

Number 8 is a Community Arts Centre inspired and led by the people of Pershore. It provides a programme of film, live events, event cinema, creative workshops and exhibitions, and offers facilities for community classes and groups. Opened in 2004 it is governed by a Board of Trustees and managed by an Executive Team which includes two senior employees, supported by approximately 200 volunteers.

How much income did Number 8 report in 2024?

Number 8 reported total income of £600k and reported expenditure of £609k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Number 8 registered as a charity?

Number 8 was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 November 2001 as charity number 1089301. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Number 8?

Number 8 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 Number 8 operate?

Number 8 operates in Worcestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Number 8 a registered charity?

Yes — Number 8 is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1089301.

Details

Address
Number 8
8 High Street
PERSHORE
WR10 1BG
Registration Date
13 November 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3986768
Charity Number
1089301

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Trustees

Anne Peebles
Branwen Mary Bingle
CATHERINE CECILIA WALTON
Christine Tooth
JANE PATRICIA DANIELS
John Weaver
Mark Kingsley Ward
Mary Pawsey
Michael Anthony Rowley
MICHAEL JAMES HODGES
Also governs 2 other charities

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30 July 2026
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