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Shaftesbury Arts Centre

Art; Keep Fit; Music & Drama; Youth Theatre; Camera Group; Photography: Film Society; Reading Group.

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Activities & Mission

Art; Keep Fit; Music & Drama; Youth Theatre; Camera Group; Photography: Film Society; Reading Group.

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

Latest Income
£287,115
Latest Expenditure
£325,800

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 113.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 113.5%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£287,115
£325,8000 / 80
2024
£282,934
£220,7800 / 75
2023
£154,036
£132,7290 / 75
2022
£187,610
£84,0310 / 100
2021
£300,937
£34,9250 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Shaftesbury Arts Centre

What does Shaftesbury Arts Centre do?

Art; Keep Fit; Music & Drama; Youth Theatre; Camera Group; Photography: Film Society; Reading Group.

How much income did Shaftesbury Arts Centre report in 2025?

Shaftesbury Arts Centre reported total income of £287k and reported expenditure of £326k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Shaftesbury Arts Centre registered as a charity?

Shaftesbury Arts Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 June 2005 as charity number 1109836. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Shaftesbury Arts Centre?

Shaftesbury Arts Centre is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Owain Glyn Hughes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Shaftesbury Arts Centre operate?

Shaftesbury Arts Centre operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Shaftesbury Arts Centre a registered charity?

Yes — Shaftesbury Arts Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109836.

Details

Address
13 Bell Street
Shaftesbury
SP7 8AR
Registration Date
3 June 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4016406
Charity Number
1109836

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Trustees

Owain Glyn Hughes Chair
Diana Caroline Banham
Ian Berry
JOHN CADMORE
Malcolm Richard Briggs
MRS SUSAN CADMORE
Rosemary King

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30 July 2026
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