Open College Of The Arts
Also known as: The Arts and Crafts Educational Trust, O C a, Oca
Open access educational charity
Activities & Mission
Open access educational charity
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 86% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 84% 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 | £3,093,598 | £3,290,844 | £3,290,844 | -£875,407 | £0 | 142 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,703,890 | £3,187,478 | £3,187,478 | -£678,161 | £0 | 138 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,886,751 | £2,729,614 | £2,729,614 | -£194,573 | £0 | 136 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,618,351 | £2,468,146 | £2,468,146 | £648,290 | £0 | 136 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,597,616 | £2,054,350 | £2,054,350 | £498,085 | £0 | 35 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Open College Of The Arts
What does Open College Of The Arts do?
Open access educational charity
How much income did Open College Of The Arts report in 2025?
Open College Of The Arts reported total income of £3.09m and reported expenditure of £3.29m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Open College Of The Arts?
Open College Of The Arts has a program ratio of 106.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Open College Of The Arts registered as a charity?
Open College Of The Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 May 1987 as charity number 327446. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs Open College Of The Arts?
Open College Of The Arts is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Open College Of The Arts operate?
Open College Of The Arts operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Open College Of The Arts a registered charity?
Yes — Open College Of The Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 327446.
Details
Room 301
Digital Media Centre 02
County Way
Barnsley
S70 2AG
Registry Information
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Trustees
Also Known As
- The Arts and Crafts Educational Trust
- O C a
- Oca
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated