Wac Arts

Also known as: Interchange Trust, Wac

Wac Arts is a multifunctional charity comprising a number of departments:WAC- provides access to the performing arts for the young, the disabled and disadvantagedCentre - room lettings

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Activities & Mission

Wac Arts is a multifunctional charity comprising a number of departments:WAC- provides access to the performing arts for the young, the disabled and disadvantagedCentre - room lettings

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.

Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,970,251

Latest Expenditure

£2,088,399

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £221,194

Charitable Activities £1,741,077

Other Trading £0

Investments £5,564

Other Income £2,416

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,088,399

Raising Funds £0

Governance £16,043

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,970,251	£2,088,399	£2,088,399	£6,070,893	£63,500	85 / 0
2023	£1,873,465	£1,996,938	£1,996,938	£6,189,041	£0	84 / 0
2022	£1,686,883	£1,803,667	£1,803,667	£6,312,514	£0	67 / 0
2021	£2,058,297	£2,023,020	£2,023,020	£6,429,298	£98,617	95 / 3
2020	£1,967,025	£2,088,781	£2,088,781	£6,394,021	£0	119 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wac Arts

What does Wac Arts do?

Wac Arts is a multifunctional charity comprising a number of departments:WAC- provides access to the performing arts for the young, the disabled and disadvantagedCentre - room lettings

How much income did Wac Arts report in 2024?

Wac Arts reported total income of £1.97m and reported expenditure of £2.09m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wac Arts registered as a charity?

Wac Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 March 1974 as charity number 267043. It has been registered for 52 years.

Who runs Wac Arts?

Wac Arts is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Margaret Gorman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wac Arts operate?

Wac Arts operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wac Arts a registered charity?

Yes — Wac Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 267043.