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The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre

Also known as: Havant Arts Centre Company Limited, Havant Arts Active, The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre

The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre is a small place where big things happen. Our vibrant and exciting cultural events make Havant, Hampshire and the surrounding region a better place to live. The Spring provides a range of arts and creative events in the organisation's building and across the region. It is also the professional museum for Havant Borough.

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Activities & Mission

The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre is a small place where big things happen. Our vibrant and exciting cultural events make Havant, Hampshire and the surrounding region a better place to live. The Spring provides a range of arts and creative events in the organisation's building and across the region. It is also the professional museum for Havant Borough.

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
£712,381
Latest Expenditure
£666,821

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 66% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 58% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 59% of UK Heritage 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 £289,876
Charitable Activities £406,871
Other Trading £5,152
Investments £5,922
Other Income £4,560

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £655,614
Raising Funds £11,207
Governance £6,592
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
£712,381
£666,821£655,614£297,239£63,62319 / 75
2024
£682,774
£707,286£691,028£251,679£73,04518 / 76
2023
£553,875
£716,982£706,382£276,191£22,58716 / 89
2022
£609,301
£570,448£560,214£439,298£22,01515 / 71
2021
£599,761
£337,315£331,728£400,445£313,13615 / 94

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre

What does The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre do?

The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre is a small place where big things happen. Our vibrant and exciting cultural events make Havant, Hampshire and the surrounding region a better place to live. The Spring provides a range of arts and creative events in the organisation's building and across the region. It is also the professional museum for Havant Borough.

How much income did The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre report in 2025?

The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre reported total income of £712k and reported expenditure of £667k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre?

The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre has a program ratio of 92.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre registered as a charity?

The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 September 1987 as charity number 297353. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre?

The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre operate?

The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre operates across 2 areas: Hampshire and West Sussex.

Is The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre a registered charity?

Yes — The Spring Arts And Heritage Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 297353.

Details

Address
The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre
Old Town Hall
56 East Street
HAVANT
Hampshire
PO9 1BS
Registration Date
9 September 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
297353
Charity Number
297353

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Trustees

Brendan Charles McCarthy
Hannah Murphy
James Daley
Laura Bern
Lucy Flannery
Rachel Bowns
Sarah Shephard
Tracey Stakes
Also governs 2 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Havant Arts Centre Company Limited
  • Havant Arts Active
  • The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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