Paddington Arts
Paddington Arts is an arts and media centre for young people between the ages of 6 and 26.
Activities & Mission
Paddington Arts is an arts and media centre for young people between the ages of 6 and 26.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 680). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 87% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £593,371 | £379,586 | £249,437 | £1,531,422 | £190,640 | 7 / 6 |
| 2024 | £351,219 | £350,805 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2023 | £368,511 | £379,037 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £396,379 | £346,103 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2021 | £255,048 | £262,618 | 0 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Paddington Arts
What does Paddington Arts do?
Paddington Arts is an arts and media centre for young people between the ages of 6 and 26.
How much income did Paddington Arts report in 2025?
Paddington Arts reported total income of £593k and reported expenditure of £380k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Paddington Arts?
Paddington Arts has a program ratio of 70.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 680 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Paddington Arts registered as a charity?
Paddington Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 March 1988 as charity number 298879. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Paddington Arts?
Paddington Arts is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALAN HAYLING. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Paddington Arts operate?
Paddington Arts operates in City Of Westminster, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Paddington Arts a registered charity?
Yes — Paddington Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298879.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
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