Sarabande
Sarabande supports creatively fearless minds of the future, artists and designers with a unique vision and dedication to their craft. Sarabande offers full and part scholarships, houses the most affordable artist studios in London and runs a pioneering public programme of events as well as mentoring its alumni to help build a successful and sustainable business that is unique to their vision.
Activities & Mission
Sarabande supports creatively fearless minds of the future, artists and designers with a unique vision and dedication to their craft. Sarabande offers full and part scholarships, houses the most affordable artist studios in London and runs a pioneering public programme of events as well as mentoring its alumni to help build a successful and sustainable business that is unique to their vision.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 11% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £1,872,027 | £967,816 | £728,785 | £16,503,142 | £16,503,132 | 6 / 2 |
| 2023 | £1,662,572 | £868,954 | £652,590 | £15,598,931 | £15,598,921 | 6 / 2 |
| 2022 | £938,649 | £823,666 | £623,303 | £14,805,313 | £14,805,303 | 4 / 2 |
| 2021 | £1,820,838 | £648,826 | £515,862 | £15,546,088 | £15,546,078 | 5 / 3 |
| 2020 | £1,543,211 | £583,124 | £417,442 | £13,410,217 | £13,410,207 | 3 / 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about Sarabande
What does Sarabande do?
Sarabande supports creatively fearless minds of the future, artists and designers with a unique vision and dedication to their craft. Sarabande offers full and part scholarships, houses the most affordable artist studios in London and runs a pioneering public programme of events as well as mentoring its alumni to help build a successful and sustainable business that is unique to their vision.
How much income did Sarabande report in 2024?
Sarabande reported total income of £1.87m and reported expenditure of £968k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sarabande?
Sarabande has a program ratio of 62.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sarabande registered as a charity?
Sarabande was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 August 2013 as charity number 1153464. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Sarabande?
Sarabande is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sarabande operate?
Sarabande operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sarabande a registered charity?
Yes — Sarabande is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153464.
Details
HAGGERSTON
LONDON
N1 5SH
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