Phenomen Trust
The Trust's objectives are to promote the education of the general public, with regard to, amongst other things, raising awareness of and developing appreciation of the arts. The policies adopted in furtherance of these objectives are the funding of various art projects, including feature length films, exhibitions and installations.
Activities & Mission
The Trust's objectives are to promote the education of the general public, with regard to, amongst other things, raising awareness of and developing appreciation of the arts. The policies adopted in furtherance of these objectives are the funding of various art projects, including feature length films, exhibitions and installations.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 99% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 68% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2019.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | £4,559,671 | £9,907,479 | £9,822,037 | -£5,895,188 | £0 | 40 / 0 |
| 2018 | £11,184,097 | £19,919,659 | £19,780,718 | -£547,380 | £0 | 37 / 0 |
| 2017 | £11,410,012 | £3,415,746 | £3,213,437 | £8,188,182 | £8,167,471 | 24 / 0 |
| 2016 | £4,965,117 | £5,025,684 | £4,910,787 | £193,916 | £187,597 | 17 / 0 |
| 2015 | £330,948 | £287,199 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Phenomen Trust
What does Phenomen Trust do?
The Trust's objectives are to promote the education of the general public, with regard to, amongst other things, raising awareness of and developing appreciation of the arts. The policies adopted in furtherance of these objectives are the funding of various art projects, including feature length films, exhibitions and installations.
How much income did Phenomen Trust report in 2019?
Phenomen Trust reported total income of £4.56m and reported expenditure of £9.91m for the financial year ending 2019, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Phenomen Trust?
Phenomen Trust has a program ratio of 215.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Phenomen Trust registered as a charity?
Phenomen Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 May 2015 as charity number 1161745. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Phenomen Trust?
Phenomen Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is SWIETLANA DRAGAJEWA-TUROWSKA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Phenomen Trust operate?
Phenomen Trust operates across 6 areas, including France, Germany, Italy and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Phenomen Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Phenomen Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161745.
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