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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
£282,934
Latest Expenditure
£220,780

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 78.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 78.0%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£282,934
£220,7800 / 75
2023
£154,036
£132,7290 / 75
2022
£187,610
£84,0310 / 100
2021
£300,937
£34,9250 / 100
2020
£171,514
£98,8150 / 100

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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 2024?

Shaftesbury Arts Centre reported total income of £283k and reported expenditure of £221k for the financial year ending 2024, 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 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ruth Drewett. 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

Ruth Drewett Chair
Diana Caroline Banham
Dr Deborah Mary Jones
Also governs 1 other charity
JENNIFER CHRISTINE PARKER
JOHN CADMORE
Malcolm Richard Briggs
MRS SUSAN CADMORE
Owain Glyn Hughes
Rosemary King
Sandra Jean Roberts

Sectors & Classifications

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