St Ives School Of Art
Also known as: St Ives School of Painting, St Ives Art School
Advancing the education of the public in the appreciation and practice of the visual arts in particular but not exclusively by the establishment and maintenance of an art school in St Ives in the County of Cornwall
Activities & Mission
Advancing the education of the public in the appreciation and practice of the visual arts in particular but not exclusively by the establishment and maintenance of an art school in St Ives in the County of Cornwall
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £557,240 | £533,471 | £481,213 | £209,730 | £202,065 | 15 / 1 |
| 2023 | £569,019 | £564,319 | £538,161 | £185,961 | £179,263 | 16 / 0 |
| 2022 | £558,476 | £598,483 | £563,452 | £181,261 | £170,620 | 19 / 0 |
| 2021 | £529,528 | £500,857 | £465,253 | £221,268 | £202,995 | 33 / 0 |
| 2020 | £397,373 | £380,899 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St Ives School Of Art
What does St Ives School Of Art do?
Advancing the education of the public in the appreciation and practice of the visual arts in particular but not exclusively by the establishment and maintenance of an art school in St Ives in the County of Cornwall
How much income did St Ives School Of Art report in 2024?
St Ives School Of Art reported total income of £557k and reported expenditure of £533k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Ives School Of Art?
St Ives School Of Art has a program ratio of 86.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Ives School Of Art registered as a charity?
St Ives School Of Art was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 April 2012 as charity number 1146825. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs St Ives School Of Art?
St Ives School Of Art is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Miranda Bird. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Ives School Of Art operate?
St Ives School Of Art operates across 2 areas: Italy and Cornwall.
Is St Ives School Of Art a registered charity?
Yes — St Ives School Of Art is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146825.
Details
PORTHMEOR STUDIOS
BACK ROAD WEST
ST. IVES
TR26 1NG
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- St Ives School of Painting, St Ives Art School
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated