Upfront Arts
To advance the art forms of mask, mime and puppetry and to promote the art of mask, mime and puppetry through exhibitions, performance, workshops and teaching. Also to have ownership of artefacts and collections relevant to those art forms, to be curated in the charities own onsite museum.
Activities & Mission
To advance the art forms of mask, mime and puppetry and to promote the art of mask, mime and puppetry through exhibitions, performance, workshops and teaching. Also to have ownership of artefacts and collections relevant to those art forms, to be curated in the charities own onsite museum.
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
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 | £81,869 | £81,336 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2024 | £48,111 | £68,293 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2023 | £40,647 | £62,858 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2022 | £87,587 | £74,960 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2021 | £57,339 | £50,325 | 0 / 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about Upfront Arts
What does Upfront Arts do?
To advance the art forms of mask, mime and puppetry and to promote the art of mask, mime and puppetry through exhibitions, performance, workshops and teaching. Also to have ownership of artefacts and collections relevant to those art forms, to be curated in the charities own onsite museum.
How much income did Upfront Arts report in 2025?
Upfront Arts reported total income of £82k and reported expenditure of £81k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Upfront Arts registered as a charity?
Upfront Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 July 2013 as charity number 1153089. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Upfront Arts?
Upfront Arts is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is LAURA MACALPIN HAMILTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Upfront Arts operate?
Upfront Arts operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Upfront Arts a registered charity?
Yes — Upfront Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153089.
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