The Arts Emergency Service
Also known as: Arts Emergency (ae)
The Charity's objects are to promote the Arts and Higher Education and to encourage, maintain and develop public education and appreciation of the Arts and Higher Education, to remove barriers to young people who wish to study an Arts degree and to promote, improve, develop and maintain the appreciation of the Arts.
Activities & Mission
The Charity's objects are to promote the Arts and Higher Education and to encourage, maintain and develop public education and appreciation of the Arts and Higher Education, to remove barriers to young people who wish to study an Arts degree and to promote, improve, develop and maintain the appreciation of the Arts.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 92% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £818,432 | £973,074 | £973,074 | £319,399 | £300,120 | 20 / 571 |
| 2024 | £864,633 | £843,744 | £843,744 | £474,041 | £411,416 | 17 / 476 |
| 2023 | £790,411 | £732,246 | £732,246 | £453,152 | £398,604 | 18 / 1934 |
| 2022 | £570,784 | £621,444 | £621,444 | £394,987 | £369,505 | 16 / 6400 |
| 2021 | £523,911 | £416,627 | £416,627 | £445,647 | £426,041 | 12 / 5000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Arts Emergency Service
What does The Arts Emergency Service do?
The Charity's objects are to promote the Arts and Higher Education and to encourage, maintain and develop public education and appreciation of the Arts and Higher Education, to remove barriers to young people who wish to study an Arts degree and to promote, improve, develop and maintain the appreciation of the Arts.
How much income did The Arts Emergency Service report in 2025?
The Arts Emergency Service reported total income of £818k and reported expenditure of £973k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Arts Emergency Service?
The Arts Emergency Service has a program ratio of 118.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Arts Emergency Service registered as a charity?
The Arts Emergency Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 June 2013 as charity number 1152377. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs The Arts Emergency Service?
The Arts Emergency Service is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Perminderpal Kaur Mann. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Arts Emergency Service operate?
The Arts Emergency Service operates across 5 areas, including Liverpool City, Manchester City, Oldham and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Arts Emergency Service a registered charity?
Yes — The Arts Emergency Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152377.
Details
Peter House
Oxford Street
MANCHESTER
M1 5AN
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated