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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
£586,334
Latest Expenditure
£645,590

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 84% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 45% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £5,650
Charitable Activities £495,796
Other Trading £75,768
Investments £9,120
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £626,021
Raising Funds £15,769
Governance £3,800
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £3,800

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020
£353,072
£282,7030 / 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

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

Andrew John Atkins
Martha Ford Tomlinson
Thomas Hickman

Also Known As

  • Rural Arts North Yorkshire
  • Rural Arts

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14 May 2026
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