Axis Web
Analysis
Axis Web is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wakefield. It was registered in May 1991, 35 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02595018). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Axis Web reported income of £349k and spending of £371k, spending 106% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £324k to £349k (+7.9%), an average of +1.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 30%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Axis Web sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Tetbury Rail Lands Regeneration Trust Limited (£349k), Kingsgate Workshops Trust (£349k) and LCR Pride Foundation (£347k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We promote public understanding and appreciation of contemporary visual art across the UK by supporting the artists who make it. We create new opportunities through fellowships, awards, bursaries, commissions and art workspace; encourage good practice through mentoring, learning and advice; and bring artists' work to audiences through our website, events and publications.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Tetbury Rail Lands Regeneration Trust Limited | Tetbury | £349k |
| Kingsgate Workshops Trust | London | £349k |
| LCR Pride Foundation | Liverpool | £347k |
| Rosehill Youth Theatre | Cumbria | £349k |