Viva Arts And Community Group
Also known as: Viva
To advance the education of children and young adults in the arts of theatre and drama. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure use by young people, the aged, infirm or disabled or those suffering financial hardship, with the object of improving their conditions of lifeThe encouragement of the arts.
Activities & Mission
To advance the education of children and young adults in the arts of theatre and drama. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure use by young people, the aged, infirm or disabled or those suffering financial hardship, with the object of improving their conditions of lifeThe encouragement of the arts.
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 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £481,303 | £514,956 | 0 / 300 | |||
| 2023 | £632,597 | £387,127 | £387,127 | £2,610,101 | £360,790 | 3 / 300 |
| 2022 | £495,465 | £566,319 | 0 / 300 | |||
| 2021 | £913,074 | £223,322 | £158,859 | £2,435,485 | £159,018 | 3 / 300 |
| 2020 | £932,001 | £134,179 | £106,478 | £1,745,733 | £156,016 | 1 / 300 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Viva Arts And Community Group
What does Viva Arts And Community Group do?
To advance the education of children and young adults in the arts of theatre and drama. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure use by young people, the aged, infirm or disabled or those suffering financial hardship, with the object of improving their conditions of lifeThe encouragement of the arts.
How much income did Viva Arts And Community Group report in 2024?
Viva Arts And Community Group reported total income of £481k and reported expenditure of £515k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Viva Arts And Community Group?
Viva Arts And Community Group has a program ratio of 61.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Viva Arts And Community Group registered as a charity?
Viva Arts And Community Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 2008 as charity number 1126012. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Viva Arts And Community Group?
Viva Arts And Community Group is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is DANIEL SCHUMANN MBE DL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Viva Arts And Community Group operate?
Viva Arts And Community Group operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Viva Arts And Community Group a registered charity?
Yes — Viva Arts And Community Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126012.
Details
Soham
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Cambridgeshire
CB7 5DS
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated