Headway Arts
Analysis
Headway Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Blyth. It was registered in October 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03006904). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Headway Arts reported income of £365k and spending of £393k, spending 108% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £289k to £365k (+26%), an average of +6.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 46%. Over the whole period it spent 105% 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, Headway Arts 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 LA Nuova Musica (£365k), The Discerning Eye Ltd (£365k) and Getaway Girls (£365k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Headway Arts develops accessible, engaging and inclusive arts projects to those isolated from many activities. Projects are designed with specific communities to develop events giving positive images of their culture and developing confidence and self esteem. Headway Arts currently support Seven Stars Learning Disabled Theatre Co and work with over 2000 people every year.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| LA Nuova Musica | Avon | £365k |
| The Discerning Eye Ltd | Esher | £365k |
| Getaway Girls | Leeds | £365k |
| The Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery | Northumberland | £365k |