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

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.

Local Authority

Cornwall Devon Plymouth City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£804,618

Latest Expenditure

£397,610

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 2025.

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
2025	£804,618	£397,610	£397,610	£568,389	£154,886	5 / 0
2024	£400,515	£359,002				0 / 0
2023	£365,652	£432,885				0 / 0
2022	£526,499	£494,708	£494,708	£187,101	£159,944	3 / 0
2021	£578,875	£423,565	£423,565	£155,310	£0	2 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Plymouth Culture CIO

What does Plymouth Culture CIO do?

How much income did Plymouth Culture CIO report in 2025?

Plymouth Culture CIO reported total income of £805k and reported expenditure of £398k for the financial year ending 2025, 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.