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The Arts Society Bury St Edmunds

Also known as: Bury St Edmunds Decorative & Fine Arts Society, Bsedfas

The promotion and advancement of the aesthetic education of the public, the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts, the giving of aid to the conservation of our national artistic heritage for the benefit of the public and the support and encouragement of young arts.

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Activities & Mission

The promotion and advancement of the aesthetic education of the public, the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts, the giving of aid to the conservation of our national artistic heritage for the benefit of the public and the support and encouragement of young 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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£19,989
Latest Expenditure
£17,416

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 87.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 87.1%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£19,989
£17,4160 / 5
2024
£17,820
£18,0920 / 5
2023
£20,392
£21,2050 / 0
2022
£14,309
£13,9380 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Arts Society Bury St Edmunds

What does The Arts Society Bury St Edmunds do?

The promotion and advancement of the aesthetic education of the public, the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts, the giving of aid to the conservation of our national artistic heritage for the benefit of the public and the support and encouragement of young arts.

How much income did The Arts Society Bury St Edmunds report in 2025?

The Arts Society Bury St Edmunds reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £17k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Arts Society Bury St Edmunds registered as a charity?

The Arts Society Bury St Edmunds was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 April 2014 as charity number 1156720. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The Arts Society Bury St Edmunds?

The Arts Society Bury St Edmunds is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Arts Society Bury St Edmunds operate?

The Arts Society Bury St Edmunds operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Arts Society Bury St Edmunds a registered charity?

Yes — The Arts Society Bury St Edmunds is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156720.

Details

Address
26 Rendell Crescent
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
Suffolk
IP32 6FP
Registration Date
16 April 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5046457
Charity Number
1156720

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Trustees

Alfred Douglas Vannet
Ann Christine Bygrave
Claire Marguerite Rose
John Edmund Hawthorn
Pauline Margaret Vannet
Rosemary Margaret Varley

Also Known As

  • Bury St Edmunds Decorative & Fine Arts Society
  • Bsedfas

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30 July 2026
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