Wysing Arts Charity
Also known as: Wysing Arts Centre
Wysing Arts Centre is a visual arts organisation that develops new ways to support artists, enabling art and ideas to reach a wide range of people in unexpected ways. We develop educational programmes for artistic experimentation, enquiry and production, supporting innovative art to be created and experienced by new audiences, including specialist programmes for young people and schools.
Activities & Mission
Wysing Arts Centre is a visual arts organisation that develops new ways to support artists, enabling art and ideas to reach a wide range of people in unexpected ways. We develop educational programmes for artistic experimentation, enquiry and production, supporting innovative art to be created and experienced by new audiences, including specialist programmes for young people and schools.
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 46% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 57% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Arts 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £862,516 | £743,206 | £735,424 | £1,122,703 | £59,535 | 12 / 1 |
| 2024 | £716,745 | £679,370 | £670,066 | £1,003,393 | £192,544 | 10 / 1 |
| 2023 | £634,417 | £693,093 | £648,800 | £966,018 | £360,845 | 10 / 1 |
| 2022 | £762,248 | £759,739 | £739,156 | £1,024,640 | £360,845 | 11 / 1 |
| 2021 | £626,164 | £632,683 | £609,738 | £1,022,131 | £334,030 | 8 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wysing Arts Charity
What does Wysing Arts Charity do?
Wysing Arts Centre is a visual arts organisation that develops new ways to support artists, enabling art and ideas to reach a wide range of people in unexpected ways. We develop educational programmes for artistic experimentation, enquiry and production, supporting innovative art to be created and experienced by new audiences, including specialist programmes for young people and schools.
How much income did Wysing Arts Charity report in 2025?
Wysing Arts Charity reported total income of £863k and reported expenditure of £743k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wysing Arts Charity?
Wysing Arts Charity has a program ratio of 85.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wysing Arts Charity registered as a charity?
Wysing Arts Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 July 1994 as charity number 1039555. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Wysing Arts Charity?
Wysing Arts Charity is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wysing Arts Charity operate?
Wysing Arts Charity operates across 3 areas: Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
Is Wysing Arts Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Wysing Arts Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1039555.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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