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.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 84% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 45% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 49% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £586,334 | £645,590 | £626,021 | £878,520 | £0 | 14 / 10 |
| 2023 | £604,074 | £466,902 | £454,408 | £937,776 | £0 | 15 / 5 |
| 2022 | £526,368 | £394,054 | £382,196 | £800,604 | £169,316 | 4 / 12 |
| 2021 | £627,530 | £390,845 | £378,937 | £668,290 | £133,856 | 4 / 10 |
| 2020 | £353,072 | £282,703 | 0 / 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 2024?
Rural Arts North Yorkshire reported total income of £586k and reported expenditure of £646k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Rural Arts North Yorkshire?
Rural Arts North Yorkshire has a program ratio of 106.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 4 trustees. 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
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YO7 1QS
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Rural Arts North Yorkshire
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated