the arts council of england
Activities & Mission
Arts Council England works to get great art to everyone by championing, developing and investing in artistic experiences that enrich people's lives. As the national development agency for the arts we support a range of artistic activities, acting as an independent body at arm's length from government. 'Achieving great art for everyone' is our 10-year strategic framework for the arts.
Fundraising
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Region
Financial Information
Latest Income
£803,065,402
Latest Expenditure
£756,289,350
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 94.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 33.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £550,364,393
Other Trading £0
Investments £11,740,064
Other Income £240,960,945
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £756,289,350
Raising Funds £0
Governance £254,131,059
Grants to Institutions £502,158,291
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £803,065,402 | £756,289,350 | £756,289,350 | -£152,345,567 | £0 | 679 / 0 |
| 2023 | £795,709,913 | £989,630,527 | £989,630,527 | -£198,317,090 | £0 | 700 / 0 |
| 2022 | £941,845,043 | £952,649,738 | £952,649,738 | -£3,842,128 | £0 | 720 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,488,506,017 | £1,419,616,010 | £1,419,616,010 | £250,371,621 | £250,370,994 | 618 / 0 |
| 2020 | £742,139,000 | £690,403,000 | £690,403,000 | £177,386,000 | £177,386,000 | 539 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
2ND FLOOR, THE HIVE
47 LEVER STREET
MANCHESTER
M1 1FN
2ND FLOOR, THE HIVE
47 LEVER STREET
MANCHESTER
M1 1FN
Website
www.artscouncil.org.ukRegistration Date
19 April 1994
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
1036733
Charity Number
1036733
Trustees
SIR NICHOLAS ANDREW SEROTA
SUKHBINDER SINGH JOHAL
Andrew James Miller MBE
DAVID PAUL ROBERTS
HELEN JUDITH BIRCHENOUGH
David Bryan CBE
William Bush
Deborah Shaw
YolanDa Brown OBE DL
Abigail Pogson
Veronica Wadley CBE
Annabel Turpin
Sally Shaw MBE
Also Known As
- ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND