Steve Ross Foundation For The Arts
Also known as: Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts Limited, Quay Arts
Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts is an independent organisation based at Quay Arts in Newport Isle of Wight. Its purposes are the fostering and development of artistic knowledge, practice and understanding for the education of the public in the arts, creative practice and their presentation and development.
Activities & Mission
Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts is an independent organisation based at Quay Arts in Newport Isle of Wight. Its purposes are the fostering and development of artistic knowledge, practice and understanding for the education of the public in the arts, creative practice and their presentation and development.
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 80% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 70% of UK Charitable activities 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £505,780 | £535,445 | £535,445 | £1,968,288 | £131,048 | 10 / 6 |
| 2024 | £536,690 | £530,983 | £530,983 | £1,997,953 | £139,405 | 10 / 3 |
| 2023 | £368,292 | £438,184 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2022 | £341,525 | £357,021 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2021 | £374,972 | £315,960 | 0 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Steve Ross Foundation For The Arts
What does Steve Ross Foundation For The Arts do?
Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts is an independent organisation based at Quay Arts in Newport Isle of Wight. Its purposes are the fostering and development of artistic knowledge, practice and understanding for the education of the public in the arts, creative practice and their presentation and development.
How much income did Steve Ross Foundation For The Arts report in 2025?
Steve Ross Foundation For The Arts reported total income of £506k and reported expenditure of £535k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Steve Ross Foundation For The Arts?
Steve Ross Foundation For The Arts has a program ratio of 105.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Steve Ross Foundation For The Arts registered as a charity?
Steve Ross Foundation For The Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 October 1976 as charity number 272007. It has been registered for 50 years.
Who runs Steve Ross Foundation For The Arts?
Steve Ross Foundation For The Arts is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Steve Ross Foundation For The Arts operate?
Steve Ross Foundation For The Arts operates in Isle Of Wight, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Steve Ross Foundation For The Arts a registered charity?
Yes — Steve Ross Foundation For The Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 272007.
Details
Quay Arts Centre Building
Sea Street
NEWPORT
Isle Of Wight
PO30 5BD
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Also Known As
- Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts Limited
- Quay Arts
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated