The Association For Cultural Enterprises
The charity is run by and for cultural heritage trading professionals. It provides education, information and continuing professional development for all its members and promotes best practice. New members are always warmly welcome.
Activities & Mission
The charity is run by and for cultural heritage trading professionals. It provides education, information and continuing professional development for all its members and promotes best practice. New members are always warmly welcome.
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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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 | £975,490 | £948,795 | £948,795 | £219,130 | £219,130 | 8 / 12 |
| 2024 | £808,363 | £952,146 | £952,146 | £192,435 | £192,435 | 9 / 0 |
| 2023 | £670,949 | £768,611 | £473,941 | £336,787 | £336,787 | 8 / 0 |
| 2022 | £683,506 | £680,928 | £680,928 | £434,449 | £434,449 | 7 / 0 |
| 2021 | £487,405 | £385,373 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Association For Cultural Enterprises
What does The Association For Cultural Enterprises do?
The charity is run by and for cultural heritage trading professionals. It provides education, information and continuing professional development for all its members and promotes best practice. New members are always warmly welcome.
How much income did The Association For Cultural Enterprises report in 2025?
The Association For Cultural Enterprises reported total income of £975k and reported expenditure of £949k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Association For Cultural Enterprises registered as a charity?
The Association For Cultural Enterprises was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 February 2008 as charity number 1122763. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs The Association For Cultural Enterprises?
The Association For Cultural Enterprises is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Melanie Victoria Margaret Lewis-O'Boyle. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Association For Cultural Enterprises operate?
The Association For Cultural Enterprises operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Association For Cultural Enterprises a registered charity?
Yes — The Association For Cultural Enterprises is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122763.
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BISHOP AUCKLAND
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