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The Plough Arts Centre Limited

Also known as: The Plough

To promote, maintain, improve, encourage and provide public education in the arts including the artsof drama, music, singing, dance, painting, sculpture, literature, cinematography and handicrafts.To provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for the recreation and leisure time occupation ofthe public with particular regard to Torrington and its surrounding district.

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Activities & Mission

To promote, maintain, improve, encourage and provide public education in the arts including the artsof drama, music, singing, dance, painting, sculpture, literature, cinematography and handicrafts.To provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for the recreation and leisure time occupation ofthe public with particular regard to Torrington and its surrounding district.

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
£886,956
Latest Expenditure
£727,745

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £498,135
Charitable Activities £318,888
Other Trading £67,928
Investments £2,005
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £698,947
Raising Funds £28,798
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£886,956
£727,745£698,947£274,757£228,52114 / 60
2024
£605,614
£668,688£465,337£76,475£50,06421 / 50
2023
£470,689
£597,8130 / 50
2022
£476,676
£582,1650 / 50
2021
£533,403
£369,502£230,319£372,162£293,35214 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Plough Arts Centre Limited

What does The Plough Arts Centre Limited do?

To promote, maintain, improve, encourage and provide public education in the arts including the artsof drama, music, singing, dance, painting, sculpture, literature, cinematography and handicrafts.To provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for the recreation and leisure time occupation ofthe public with particular regard to Torrington and its surrounding district.

How much income did The Plough Arts Centre Limited report in 2025?

The Plough Arts Centre Limited reported total income of £887k and reported expenditure of £728k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Plough Arts Centre Limited registered as a charity?

The Plough Arts Centre Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 September 2002 as charity number 1093715. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The Plough Arts Centre Limited?

The Plough Arts Centre Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Plough Arts Centre Limited operate?

The Plough Arts Centre Limited operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Plough Arts Centre Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Plough Arts Centre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1093715.

Details

Address
The Plough Arts Centre
Fore Street
TORRINGTON
EX38 8HQ
Registration Date
5 September 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3991536
Charity Number
1093715

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Trustees

David Michael Sheppard
Dawn Amanda Stabb
Deborah Ann Kent
Margaret Claire Stevens
Melanie Mary Richardson
Trudy Weston

Also Known As

  • The Plough

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30 July 2026
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