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.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,872,027

Latest Expenditure

£967,816

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 62.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 75.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 18.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £725,808

Charitable Activities £18,881

Other Trading £0

Investments £250,627

Other Income £173,739

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £728,785

Raising Funds £22,972

Governance £155,714

Grants to Institutions £105,550

Other Expenditure £216,059

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?

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.

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.