Spike Island Artspace Limited
Also known as: Artspace Bristol Limited, Spike Island, Spike Island Artspace Ltd
The primary objects for which the Association is established is to advance the arts for the public benefit through the promotion of Contemporary Art and the education of the public in the understanding and appreciation of Contemporary Art.
Activities & Mission
The primary objects for which the Association is established is to advance the arts for the public benefit through the promotion of Contemporary Art and the education of the public in the understanding and appreciation of Contemporary Art.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 41% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Charitable activities 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,548,286 | £1,555,340 | £1,385,282 | £3,949,203 | £246,167 | 56 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,811,352 | £1,797,064 | £1,775,988 | £3,956,257 | £250,140 | 48 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,947,630 | £1,873,284 | £1,861,450 | £3,941,969 | £346,910 | 39 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,450,357 | £1,382,476 | £1,382,476 | £3,867,623 | £346,910 | 19 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,249,448 | £1,249,648 | £1,249,648 | £3,799,742 | £181,770 | 20 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Spike Island Artspace Limited
What does Spike Island Artspace Limited do?
The primary objects for which the Association is established is to advance the arts for the public benefit through the promotion of Contemporary Art and the education of the public in the understanding and appreciation of Contemporary Art.
How much income did Spike Island Artspace Limited report in 2025?
Spike Island Artspace Limited reported total income of £1.55m and reported expenditure of £1.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Spike Island Artspace Limited?
Spike Island Artspace Limited has a program ratio of 89.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Spike Island Artspace Limited registered as a charity?
Spike Island Artspace Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 July 1991 as charity number 1003505. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Spike Island Artspace Limited?
Spike Island Artspace Limited is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Judith Ann Squires. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Spike Island Artspace Limited operate?
Spike Island Artspace Limited operates across 4 areas: Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Is Spike Island Artspace Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Spike Island Artspace Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1003505.
Details
133 CUMBERLAND ROAD
BRISTOL
BS1 6UX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Artspace Bristol Limited
- Spike Island
- Spike Island Artspace Ltd
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated