The Arc

.To advance Christian Faith in accordance with the statement of belief.To advance Education in accordance with Christian principles.To promote and fulfil such other charitable activities beneficial to the community

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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

Birmingham City Essex Lewisham Newham Waltham Forest

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,414,157

Latest Expenditure

£1,229,694

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,307,489

Charitable Activities £70,668

Other Trading £0

Investments £36,000

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,229,694

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,414,157	£1,229,694	£1,229,694	£2,969,853	£285,389	14 / 0
2023	£1,591,157	£1,375,241	£1,375,241	£2,545,515	£2,545,465	15 / 0
2022	£994,127	£919,189	£768,306	£2,328,643	£0	13 / 350
2021	£862,232	£648,977	£524,694	£2,240,981	£0	14 / 30
2020	£740,626	£543,317	£472,520	£2,027,697	£0	8 / 27

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Frequently asked questions about The Arc

What does The Arc do?

How much income did The Arc report in 2024?

The Arc reported total income of £1.41m and reported expenditure of £1.23m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Arc registered as a charity?

The Arc was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 February 2016 as charity number 1165652. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The Arc?

The Arc is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Arc operate?

The Arc operates across 5 areas, including Birmingham City, Essex, Lewisham and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Arc a registered charity?

Yes — The Arc is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165652.