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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 37% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 44% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £886,956 | £727,745 | £698,947 | £274,757 | £228,521 | 14 / 60 |
| 2024 | £605,614 | £668,688 | £465,337 | £76,475 | £50,064 | 21 / 50 |
| 2023 | £470,689 | £597,813 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2022 | £476,676 | £582,165 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2021 | £533,403 | £369,502 | £230,319 | £372,162 | £293,352 | 14 / 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.
How efficient is The Plough Arts Centre Limited?
The Plough Arts Centre Limited has a program ratio of 78.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
Fore Street
TORRINGTON
EX38 8HQ
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated