Sole Bay Arts C.i.o.

Also known as: Southwold Arts Centre, Southwold Theatre and Arts Centre

St Edmund?s Hall in Southwold was originally built as a church hall - it plays host to a large number of community and church events.The building is in a poor state of disrepair. Sole Bay Arts has been established to a) operate the Hall as an arts and community centre and raise the necessary funds to refurbish the building and facilities to the benefit of all.

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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.

Local Authority

Suffolk

Financial Information

Latest Income

£239,351

Latest Expenditure

£203,983

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 85.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 85.2%

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2024	£239,351	£203,983	0 / 13
2023	£207,616	£194,238	0 / 20
2022	£160,478	£176,932	0 / 15
2021	£184,349	£130,131	0 / 7
2020	£74,908	£121,742	0 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sole Bay Arts C.i.o.

What does Sole Bay Arts C.i.o. do?

How much income did Sole Bay Arts C.i.o. report in 2024?

Sole Bay Arts C.i.o. reported total income of £239k and reported expenditure of £204k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sole Bay Arts C.i.o. registered as a charity?

Sole Bay Arts C.i.o. was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 December 2016 as charity number 1170774. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Sole Bay Arts C.i.o.?

Sole Bay Arts C.i.o. is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Prof Geoffrey Michael Rowan-Robinson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sole Bay Arts C.i.o. operate?

Sole Bay Arts C.i.o. operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sole Bay Arts C.i.o. a registered charity?

Yes — Sole Bay Arts C.i.o. is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170774.