The Association For Cultural Exchange Limited
Also known as: Stapleford Granary, The Ace Foundation
The Association provides study tours and courses; supports cultural exchange; promotes conferences, lectures, concerts, exhibitions, events, seminars and exchange visits of an educational nature; awards bursaries and scholarships and makes donations; supports education in history, music, art, architecture, design, literature, environmental studies, and theory of education.
Activities & Mission
The Association provides study tours and courses; supports cultural exchange; promotes conferences, lectures, concerts, exhibitions, events, seminars and exchange visits of an educational nature; awards bursaries and scholarships and makes donations; supports education in history, music, art, architecture, design, literature, environmental studies, and theory of education.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 3% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 1% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2017 — White House Arts (organisation 5019606)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £7,498,913 | £7,378,973 | £582,644 | £7,499,554 | £2,067,434 | 38 / 18 |
| 2023 | £6,372,365 | £6,331,288 | £578,057 | £7,236,018 | £131,328 | 37 / 18 |
| 2022 | £4,588,149 | £4,447,444 | £640,890 | £7,096,192 | £295,597 | 32 / 18 |
| 2021 | £1,671,029 | £2,016,469 | £417,167 | £7,585,746 | £56,223 | 17 / 10 |
| 2020 | £1,178,970 | £1,861,957 | £276,494 | £7,687,925 | £683,000 | 24 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Association For Cultural Exchange Limited
What does The Association For Cultural Exchange Limited do?
The Association provides study tours and courses; supports cultural exchange; promotes conferences, lectures, concerts, exhibitions, events, seminars and exchange visits of an educational nature; awards bursaries and scholarships and makes donations; supports education in history, music, art, architecture, design, literature, environmental studies, and theory of education.
How much income did The Association For Cultural Exchange Limited report in 2024?
The Association For Cultural Exchange Limited reported total income of £7.50m and reported expenditure of £7.38m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Association For Cultural Exchange Limited?
The Association For Cultural Exchange Limited has a program ratio of 7.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Association For Cultural Exchange Limited registered as a charity?
The Association For Cultural Exchange Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 April 1980 as charity number 279567. It has been registered for 46 years.
Who runs The Association For Cultural Exchange Limited?
The Association For Cultural Exchange Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lesley Thompson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Association For Cultural Exchange Limited operate?
The Association For Cultural Exchange Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Association For Cultural Exchange Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Association For Cultural Exchange Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 279567.
Details
BURY ROAD
STAPLEFORD
CAMBRIDGE
CB22 5BP
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Also Known As
- Stapleford Granary
- The Ace Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated