The Watershed Arts Trust Limited
Also known as: Watershed Media Centre
Watershed exists to provide opportunities for all to experience enjoy and learn about contemporary moving image media. Watershed is a media centre for the digital age offering a culturally diverse programme of work encompassing artists' commissions, residencies, on-line exhibition, touring programmes, festivals, events and a diverse programme of world cinema.
Activities & Mission
Watershed exists to provide opportunities for all to experience enjoy and learn about contemporary moving image media. Watershed is a media centre for the digital age offering a culturally diverse programme of work encompassing artists' commissions, residencies, on-line exhibition, touring programmes, festivals, events and a diverse programme of world cinema.
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 24% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £6,555,080 | £6,473,304 | £4,940,491 | £8,914,643 | £878,659 | 118 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,702,952 | £4,479,816 | £4,339,706 | £9,695,300 | £467,533 | 55 / 0 |
| 2022 | £4,593,258 | £4,614,872 | £4,562,332 | £10,377,892 | £1,468,719 | 101 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,488,786 | £4,134,330 | £4,114,055 | £10,399,506 | £1,058,008 | 109 / 0 |
| 2020 | £6,072,050 | £5,438,180 | £3,971,078 | £10,045,050 | £986,712 | 101 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Watershed Arts Trust Limited
What does The Watershed Arts Trust Limited do?
Watershed exists to provide opportunities for all to experience enjoy and learn about contemporary moving image media. Watershed is a media centre for the digital age offering a culturally diverse programme of work encompassing artists' commissions, residencies, on-line exhibition, touring programmes, festivals, events and a diverse programme of world cinema.
How much income did The Watershed Arts Trust Limited report in 2024?
The Watershed Arts Trust Limited reported total income of £6.56m and reported expenditure of £6.47m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Watershed Arts Trust Limited?
The Watershed Arts Trust Limited has a program ratio of 75.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Watershed Arts Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The Watershed Arts Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 March 1982 as charity number 284188. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs The Watershed Arts Trust Limited?
The Watershed Arts Trust Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Gatfield. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Watershed Arts Trust Limited operate?
The Watershed Arts Trust Limited operates across 3 areas: Bristol City, Gloucestershire and Somerset.
Is The Watershed Arts Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Watershed Arts Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 284188.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated