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The Pound Arts Trust Limited

Also known as: Posthorn Arts Limited

The Pound Arts Trust Limited is responsible for running The Pound arts centre, the arts hub for north Wiltshire; Corsham Festivals and Rural Arts Wiltshire & Rural Arts South Gloucestershire, the rural touring scheme. Through a programme of performances, workshops, exhibitions & talks, The Pound Arts Trust aims to create both cultural & educational opportunities for people of all ages & abilities.

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Activities & Mission

The Pound Arts Trust Limited is responsible for running The Pound arts centre, the arts hub for north Wiltshire; Corsham Festivals and Rural Arts Wiltshire & Rural Arts South Gloucestershire, the rural touring scheme. Through a programme of performances, workshops, exhibitions & talks, The Pound Arts Trust aims to create both cultural & educational opportunities for people of all ages & abilities.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£544,581
Latest Expenditure
£616,140

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 44.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 17% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 39.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 6% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 86% 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

Donations & Legacies £24,157
Charitable Activities £184,398
Other Trading £335,342
Investments £684
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £244,053
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £372,087

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
£544,581
£616,140£244,053£184,667£011 / 40
2024
£467,471
£538,6550 / 40
2023
£448,773
£534,8770 / 40
2022
£371,794
£450,9360 / 40
2021
£374,781
£303,9290 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Pound Arts Trust Limited

What does The Pound Arts Trust Limited do?

The Pound Arts Trust Limited is responsible for running The Pound arts centre, the arts hub for north Wiltshire; Corsham Festivals and Rural Arts Wiltshire & Rural Arts South Gloucestershire, the rural touring scheme. Through a programme of performances, workshops, exhibitions & talks, The Pound Arts Trust aims to create both cultural & educational opportunities for people of all ages & abilities.

How much income did The Pound Arts Trust Limited report in 2025?

The Pound Arts Trust Limited reported total income of £545k and reported expenditure of £616k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Pound Arts Trust Limited?

The Pound Arts Trust Limited has a program ratio of 44.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Pound Arts Trust Limited registered as a charity?

The Pound Arts Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 March 2004 as charity number 1102787. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs The Pound Arts Trust Limited?

The Pound Arts Trust Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Adam James Walton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Pound Arts Trust Limited operate?

The Pound Arts Trust Limited operates across 2 areas: South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.

Is The Pound Arts Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Pound Arts Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102787.

Details

Address
THE POUND ARTS CENTRE
POUND PILL
CORSHAM
SN13 9HX
Registration Date
23 March 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4003259
Charity Number
1102787

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Trustees

Adam James Walton Chair
Alan Henry Francis Shepherd
Charlotte Parker
Judith Knight
Also governs 1 other charity
Megan Robertson
Sarah Ann Dawes
Tamsin Willis-Stovold

Also Known As

  • Posthorn Arts Limited

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