The Art Academy
Also known as: The Sculpture Academy, The Painting Academy
The purpose of The Art Academy is to inspire and uplift society through art and art education, providing access to art experience for all the community. The motto of The Art Academy is CREATE - MASTER - INSPIRE
Activities & Mission
The purpose of The Art Academy is to inspire and uplift society through art and art education, providing access to art experience for all the community. The motto of The Art Academy is CREATE - MASTER - INSPIRE
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 75% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% of UK Arts 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,032,499 | £2,108,422 | £2,028,289 | £309,169 | £309,169 | 20 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,862,852 | £1,905,443 | £1,812,783 | £385,092 | £385,092 | 20 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,652,100 | £1,873,585 | £1,811,467 | £427,683 | £427,683 | 23 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,348,705 | £1,539,948 | £1,514,498 | £649,168 | £649,168 | 19 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,366,267 | £1,494,348 | £1,294,751 | £840,411 | £840,411 | 15 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Art Academy
What does The Art Academy do?
The purpose of The Art Academy is to inspire and uplift society through art and art education, providing access to art experience for all the community. The motto of The Art Academy is CREATE - MASTER - INSPIRE
How much income did The Art Academy report in 2024?
The Art Academy reported total income of £2.03m and reported expenditure of £2.11m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Art Academy?
The Art Academy has a program ratio of 99.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Art Academy registered as a charity?
The Art Academy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 January 2000 as charity number 1078804. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs The Art Academy?
The Art Academy 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 The Art Academy operate?
The Art Academy operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Art Academy a registered charity?
Yes — The Art Academy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1078804.
Details
165A BOROUGH HIGH STREET
LONDON
SE1 1HR
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Also Known As
- The Sculpture Academy
- The Painting Academy
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated