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Studio Voltaire

Also known as: Clapham Arts Association / Studio Voltaire Limited, Clapham Arts Foundation / Studio Voltaire Limited

STUDIO VOLTAIRE IS A LEADING INDEPENDENT CONTEMPORARY ARTS ORGANISATION THAT EXISTS TO SUPPORT ARTISTIC PRACTICES AND CREATE A SPACE FOR THINKING, EXPERIMENTATION AND REFLECTION; ITS MAIN ACTIVITIES ARE THE PROVISION OF AFFORDABLE STUDIOS, A RENOWNED PROGRAMME OF EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMANCES AND COMMISSIONS, AND A PIONEERING EDUCATION PROGRAMME.

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Activities & Mission

STUDIO VOLTAIRE IS A LEADING INDEPENDENT CONTEMPORARY ARTS ORGANISATION THAT EXISTS TO SUPPORT ARTISTIC PRACTICES AND CREATE A SPACE FOR THINKING, EXPERIMENTATION AND REFLECTION; ITS MAIN ACTIVITIES ARE THE PROVISION OF AFFORDABLE STUDIOS, A RENOWNED PROGRAMME OF EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMANCES AND COMMISSIONS, AND A PIONEERING EDUCATION PROGRAMME.

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
£2,287,178
Latest Expenditure
£1,833,225

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 62.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 78.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 24.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £672,262
Charitable Activities £260,304
Other Trading £1,238,270
Investments £3,461
Other Income £112,881

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,430,865
Raising Funds £402,360
Governance £43,955
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,287,178
£1,833,225£1,430,865£3,467,697£237,63726 / 0
2024
£1,219,796
£1,309,340£1,202,491£3,013,744£61,64920 / 0
2023
£1,278,157
£1,436,551£1,180,810£3,103,288£113,36222 / 0
2022
£1,686,557
£1,272,347£1,152,442£3,261,682£54,39515 / 0
2021
£2,277,765
£764,438£651,951£2,847,472£20,39413 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Studio Voltaire

What does Studio Voltaire do?

STUDIO VOLTAIRE IS A LEADING INDEPENDENT CONTEMPORARY ARTS ORGANISATION THAT EXISTS TO SUPPORT ARTISTIC PRACTICES AND CREATE A SPACE FOR THINKING, EXPERIMENTATION AND REFLECTION; ITS MAIN ACTIVITIES ARE THE PROVISION OF AFFORDABLE STUDIOS, A RENOWNED PROGRAMME OF EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMANCES AND COMMISSIONS, AND A PIONEERING EDUCATION PROGRAMME.

How much income did Studio Voltaire report in 2025?

Studio Voltaire reported total income of £2.29m and reported expenditure of £1.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Studio Voltaire registered as a charity?

Studio Voltaire was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 August 2000 as charity number 1082221. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Studio Voltaire?

Studio Voltaire is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Studio Voltaire operate?

Studio Voltaire operates in Lambeth, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Studio Voltaire a registered charity?

Yes — Studio Voltaire is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1082221.

Details

Address
Studio Voltaire
1a Nelsons Row
LONDON
SW4 7JR
Registration Date
31 August 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3973943
Charity Number
1082221

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Trustees

Amalia Pica
Amanda Hall
Andrew Bonacina
Elizabeth Price
Emma Joan Goltz
Joanna Dunnett
Mark Miller
Michael Ian James Linington
Priyesh Mistry
Rachel Victoria Alicia Jones
RUDY CAPILDEO
Sarah Chloe Douglas
Tanya Jean Hudson
Toby Crawford Gordon Webster

Also Known As

  • Clapham Arts Association / Studio Voltaire Limited
  • Clapham Arts Foundation / Studio Voltaire Limited
  • Studio Voltaire

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30 July 2026
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