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The Arts Society Stour Valley

Also known as: The Arts Society Sudbury, The Sudbury Decorative and Fine Arts Society

Because of Covid our activities were mostly online, shared with our sister society, South Suffolk. We had our usual 9 monthly lectures with 2 bonus lectures in July and December. We had 3 special interest lectures and 3 Zoom and 2 actual visits, to Elton Hall and Chatham Docks. Contact with non-email users was by phone and post including a 2 edition newsletter. Live lectures start again in 2022.

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Activities & Mission

Because of Covid our activities were mostly online, shared with our sister society, South Suffolk. We had our usual 9 monthly lectures with 2 bonus lectures in July and December. We had 3 special interest lectures and 3 Zoom and 2 actual visits, to Elton Hall and Chatham Docks. Contact with non-email users was by phone and post including a 2 edition newsletter. Live lectures start again in 2022.

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 Information

Latest Income
£20,855
Latest Expenditure
£18,210

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 87.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 87.3%
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
£20,855
£18,2100 / 9
2024
£20,256
£17,0470 / 15
2023
£14,529
£14,0080 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Arts Society Stour Valley

What does The Arts Society Stour Valley do?

Because of Covid our activities were mostly online, shared with our sister society, South Suffolk. We had our usual 9 monthly lectures with 2 bonus lectures in July and December. We had 3 special interest lectures and 3 Zoom and 2 actual visits, to Elton Hall and Chatham Docks. Contact with non-email users was by phone and post including a 2 edition newsletter. Live lectures start again in 2022.

How much income did The Arts Society Stour Valley report in 2025?

The Arts Society Stour Valley reported total income of £21k and reported expenditure of £18k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Arts Society Stour Valley registered as a charity?

The Arts Society Stour Valley was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 2008 as charity number 1125294. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Arts Society Stour Valley?

The Arts Society Stour Valley is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Edward Upcher Ashton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Arts Society Stour Valley operate?

The Arts Society Stour Valley operates across 2 areas: Essex and Suffolk.

Is The Arts Society Stour Valley a registered charity?

Yes — The Arts Society Stour Valley is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125294.

Details

Address
The Edge
Skates Hill
Glemsford
SUDBURY
Suffolk
CO10 7SH
Registration Date
31 July 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4040474
Charity Number
1125294

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Trustees

John Edward Upcher Ashton Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
BRENDA MARY DYER
Jennifer Antill
Robert Spivey

Also Known As

  • The Arts Society Sudbury
  • The Sudbury Decorative and Fine Arts Society

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