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the common humanity arts trust

The charity supports the general public. The Common Humanity Arts Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in London and operates in England and South Africa.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

Activities & Mission

The objects of the charity arei) to develop and improve the knowledge, understanding and practice of the arts and culture worldwide, including supporting the creative work of theatres and film makers, and to increase accessibility of the arts to all in order to provide cultural enrichment for the public benefitii) such other charitable purposes as the trustees may determine

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,237,214
Latest Expenditure
£1,178,509

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 56.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 59.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,030,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £171,149
Investments £36,065
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £700,176
Raising Funds £45
Governance £18,376
Grants to Institutions £681,800
Other Expenditure £478,288

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£1,237,214£1,178,509£700,176£2,095,536£2,090,5360 / 0
2023£11,716£37,4750 / 0
2020£2,505,011£406,499£406,346£2,098,512£2,098,5120 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers