Project Art Works
Project Art Works is a unique visual art organization that creates opportunities with and for young people and adults who have complex needs to engage with the world and express themselves through art. Project Art Works is based in Hastings, East Sussex and runs a range of projects, programmes and exhibitions that have a national reach.
Activities & Mission
Project Art Works is a unique visual art organization that creates opportunities with and for young people and adults who have complex needs to engage with the world and express themselves through art. Project Art Works is based in Hastings, East Sussex and runs a range of projects, programmes and exhibitions that have a national reach.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 23% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 63% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 70% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,324,722 | £1,765,699 | £1,735,449 | £1,624,823 | £115,205 | 11 / 2 |
| 2024 | £1,164,472 | £1,340,586 | £1,322,467 | £1,065,800 | £94,877 | 12 / 4 |
| 2023 | £1,468,281 | £1,154,253 | £1,138,572 | £1,241,914 | £92,121 | 11 / 9 |
| 2022 | £952,152 | £922,000 | £904,927 | £927,886 | £85,031 | 11 / 4 |
| 2021 | £1,162,106 | £708,947 | £707,051 | £897,734 | £59,641 | 11 / 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about Project Art Works
What does Project Art Works do?
Project Art Works is a unique visual art organization that creates opportunities with and for young people and adults who have complex needs to engage with the world and express themselves through art. Project Art Works is based in Hastings, East Sussex and runs a range of projects, programmes and exhibitions that have a national reach.
How much income did Project Art Works report in 2025?
Project Art Works reported total income of £2.32m and reported expenditure of £1.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Project Art Works?
Project Art Works has a program ratio of 74.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Project Art Works registered as a charity?
Project Art Works was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 June 2004 as charity number 1104301. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Project Art Works?
Project Art Works is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Project Art Works operate?
Project Art Works operates across 8 areas, including Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Kent and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Project Art Works a registered charity?
Yes — Project Art Works is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1104301.
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BRAYBROOKE TERRACE
HASTINGS
TN34 1TD
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