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Plymouth Culture CIO

Plymouth Culture exists to support the development of arts and culture across the city of Plymouth and its surrounding areas. It is a development organisation which provides leadership, strategic planning and support to the cultural sector.

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Activities & Mission

Plymouth Culture exists to support the development of arts and culture across the city of Plymouth and its surrounding areas. It is a development organisation which provides leadership, strategic planning and support to the cultural sector.

Grants

Plymouth Culture CIO makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2026)
£374,536
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
arts, culture, heritage, or science

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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

Latest Income
£399,838
Latest Expenditure
£374,536

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 49.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £53,964
Charitable Activities £750,654
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £397,610
Raising Funds £0
Governance £10,073
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 2026.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£399,838
£374,5360 / 0
2025
£804,618
£397,610£397,610£568,389£154,8865 / 0
2024
£400,515
£359,0020 / 0
2023
£365,652
£432,8850 / 0
2022
£526,499
£494,708£494,708£187,101£159,9443 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Plymouth Culture CIO

What does Plymouth Culture CIO do?

Plymouth Culture exists to support the development of arts and culture across the city of Plymouth and its surrounding areas. It is a development organisation which provides leadership, strategic planning and support to the cultural sector.

How much income did Plymouth Culture CIO report in 2026?

Plymouth Culture CIO reported total income of £400k and reported expenditure of £375k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Plymouth Culture CIO registered as a charity?

Plymouth Culture CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 January 2021 as charity number 1193093. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Plymouth Culture CIO?

Plymouth Culture CIO is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lindsey Hall. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Plymouth Culture CIO operate?

Plymouth Culture CIO operates across 3 areas: Cornwall, Devon and Plymouth City.

Is Plymouth Culture CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Plymouth Culture CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1193093.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
12 January 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5173726
Charity Number
1193093

Trustees

Lindsey Hall Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Arielle Etheridge
Daniel Andrew Baker
Jennifer Evans
Professor Christopher Bennewith
Victoria Pomery

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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