Outset - Contemporary Art Fund
Promoting access to works of contemporary art through arranging visits, exhibitions, public facilities and other events at which works of contemporay art may be exhibited and studied; Securing contemporary works of art for presentation or loan to public art collations, museums and galleries.
Activities & Mission
Promoting access to works of contemporary art through arranging visits, exhibitions, public facilities and other events at which works of contemporay art may be exhibited and studied; Securing contemporary works of art for presentation or loan to public art collations, museums and galleries.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 94% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 78% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £490,071 | £524,547 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £1,183,777 | £1,527,070 | £1,527,070 | -£26,705 | £0 | 4 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,185,165 | £969,621 | £969,621 | £332,845 | £0 | 4 / 0 |
| 2021 | £998,084 | £1,068,086 | £1,068,086 | £117,300 | £0 | 4 / 0 |
| 2020 | £736,756 | £945,635 | £945,635 | £187,303 | £0 | 5 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Outset - Contemporary Art Fund
What does Outset - Contemporary Art Fund do?
Promoting access to works of contemporary art through arranging visits, exhibitions, public facilities and other events at which works of contemporay art may be exhibited and studied; Securing contemporary works of art for presentation or loan to public art collations, museums and galleries.
How much income did Outset - Contemporary Art Fund report in 2024?
Outset - Contemporary Art Fund reported total income of £490k and reported expenditure of £525k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Outset - Contemporary Art Fund?
Outset - Contemporary Art Fund has a program ratio of 129.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Outset - Contemporary Art Fund registered as a charity?
Outset - Contemporary Art Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 January 2004 as charity number 1101476. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Outset - Contemporary Art Fund?
Outset - Contemporary Art Fund is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Veronique Parke. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Outset - Contemporary Art Fund operate?
Outset - Contemporary Art Fund operates across 11 areas, including Austria, Canada, France and 8 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Outset - Contemporary Art Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Outset - Contemporary Art Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1101476.
Details
8-13 New Inn Street
LONDON
EC2A 3PY
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