Zion Arts Centre Limited
Also known as: Z-Arts
Zion Arts Centre Ltd t/a Z-arts is committed to inspiring and enabling generations of young people from Manchester and beyond to use creativity to reach their potential. We offer a wide range of creative activities across all art forms including visual art, drama, music and dance as well as a varied theatre programme specifically aimed at children and family audiences.
Activities & Mission
Zion Arts Centre Ltd t/a Z-arts is committed to inspiring and enabling generations of young people from Manchester and beyond to use creativity to reach their potential. We offer a wide range of creative activities across all art forms including visual art, drama, music and dance as well as a varied theatre programme specifically aimed at children and family audiences.
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
Higher than 80% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,390,196 | £1,510,411 | £1,419,263 | £739,613 | £185,497 | 47 / 6 |
| 2024 | £1,618,528 | £1,518,593 | £1,415,741 | £859,828 | £268,865 | 48 / 7 |
| 2023 | £1,444,793 | £1,466,613 | £1,386,500 | £759,893 | £250,577 | 45 / 7 |
| 2022 | £1,208,164 | £1,241,460 | £1,188,155 | £781,712 | £285,668 | 32 / 7 |
| 2021 | £1,261,747 | £1,020,198 | £997,860 | £815,008 | £256,239 | 33 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Zion Arts Centre Limited
What does Zion Arts Centre Limited do?
Zion Arts Centre Ltd t/a Z-arts is committed to inspiring and enabling generations of young people from Manchester and beyond to use creativity to reach their potential. We offer a wide range of creative activities across all art forms including visual art, drama, music and dance as well as a varied theatre programme specifically aimed at children and family audiences.
How much income did Zion Arts Centre Limited report in 2025?
Zion Arts Centre Limited reported total income of £1.39m and reported expenditure of £1.51m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Zion Arts Centre Limited?
Zion Arts Centre Limited has a program ratio of 102.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Zion Arts Centre Limited registered as a charity?
Zion Arts Centre Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 August 2002 as charity number 1093556. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Zion Arts Centre Limited?
Zion Arts Centre Limited 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 Zion Arts Centre Limited operate?
Zion Arts Centre Limited operates across 10 areas, including Bolton, Bury, Manchester City and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Zion Arts Centre Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Zion Arts Centre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1093556.
Details
Z-ARTS
STRETFORD ROAD
MANCHESTER
M15 5ZA
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- 14 May 2026
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