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Rural Arts North Yorkshire

Also known as: Rural Arts

Rural Arts delivers a programme of visual and performing arts & media skills and training to communities where cultural services are poor or none existent and in areas of deprivation. Rural Arts also coordinates ON Tour, offering a programme of professional live theatre to village/community venues across North Yorkshire.

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Activities & Mission

Rural Arts delivers a programme of visual and performing arts & media skills and training to communities where cultural services are poor or none existent and in areas of deprivation. Rural Arts also coordinates ON Tour, offering a programme of professional live theatre to village/community venues across North Yorkshire.

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
£554,539
Latest Expenditure
£705,729

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 123.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £369,137
Charitable Activities £98,530
Other Trading £78,117
Investments £8,650
Other Income £105

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £684,129
Raising Funds £14,400
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £7,200

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£554,539
£705,729£684,129£727,330£126,08417 / 9
2024
£586,334
£645,590£626,021£878,520£014 / 10
2023
£604,074
£466,902£454,408£937,776£015 / 5
2022
£526,368
£394,054£382,196£800,604£169,3164 / 12
2021
£627,530
£390,845£378,937£668,290£133,8564 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Rural Arts North Yorkshire

What does Rural Arts North Yorkshire do?

Rural Arts delivers a programme of visual and performing arts & media skills and training to communities where cultural services are poor or none existent and in areas of deprivation. Rural Arts also coordinates ON Tour, offering a programme of professional live theatre to village/community venues across North Yorkshire.

How much income did Rural Arts North Yorkshire report in 2025?

Rural Arts North Yorkshire reported total income of £555k and reported expenditure of £706k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Rural Arts North Yorkshire registered as a charity?

Rural Arts North Yorkshire was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 June 2000 as charity number 1081007. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Rural Arts North Yorkshire?

Rural Arts North Yorkshire is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Graham Easterlow. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Rural Arts North Yorkshire operate?

Rural Arts North Yorkshire operates across 3 areas: East Riding Of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and Redcar And Cleveland.

Is Rural Arts North Yorkshire a registered charity?

Yes — Rural Arts North Yorkshire is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1081007.

Details

Address
RURAL ARTS
OLD COURTHOUSE
4 WESTGATE
THIRSK
YO7 1QS
Registration Date
2 June 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3970509
Charity Number
1081007

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Trustees

Martha Ford Tomlinson
Thomas Hickman

Also Known As

  • Rural Arts North Yorkshire
  • Rural Arts

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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