The Society For The Management And Distribution Of The Artists Fund - Benevolent Fund
Also known as: Artists Benevolent Fund, Artists Futures Fund
Artists Futures Fund supports artists in need, namely those experiencing economic, societal, or physical or mental health issues.
Activities & Mission
Artists Futures Fund supports artists in need, namely those experiencing economic, societal, or physical or mental health issues.
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 2% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 2% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 0% of UK Health 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.
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £106,756 | £189,735 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £109,400 | £136,734 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £894,451 | £48,067 | £0 | £1,382,648 | £1,000,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £23,845 | £88,337 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £40,799 | £164,602 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Society For The Management And Distribution Of The Artists Fund - Benevolent Fund
What does The Society For The Management And Distribution Of The Artists Fund - Benevolent Fund do?
Artists Futures Fund supports artists in need, namely those experiencing economic, societal, or physical or mental health issues.
How much income did The Society For The Management And Distribution Of The Artists Fund - Benevolent Fund report in 2025?
The Society For The Management And Distribution Of The Artists Fund - Benevolent Fund reported total income of £107k and reported expenditure of £190k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Society For The Management And Distribution Of The Artists Fund - Benevolent Fund?
The Society For The Management And Distribution Of The Artists Fund - Benevolent Fund has a program ratio of 0.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Society For The Management And Distribution Of The Artists Fund - Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?
The Society For The Management And Distribution Of The Artists Fund - Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 April 1977 as charity number 270585. It has been registered for 49 years.
Who runs The Society For The Management And Distribution Of The Artists Fund - Benevolent Fund?
The Society For The Management And Distribution Of The Artists Fund - Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lisa Gee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Society For The Management And Distribution Of The Artists Fund - Benevolent Fund operate?
The Society For The Management And Distribution Of The Artists Fund - Benevolent Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Society For The Management And Distribution Of The Artists Fund - Benevolent Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Society For The Management And Distribution Of The Artists Fund - Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 270585.
Details
PO Box 1033
ALTRINCHAM
WA15 9WR
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Artists Benevolent Fund
- Artists Futures Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated