Arena Art and Design Association
Analysis
Arena Art and Design Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Liverpool. It was registered in August 1996, 30 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 03237796). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Arena Art and Design Association reported income of £53k and spending of £53k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £35k to £53k (+53%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 57%. Over the whole period it spent 97% 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, Arena Art and Design Association sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Arts Richmond (£53k), Higher Potential (£53k) and The Arts Society, Corinium (£53k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide affordable studio spaces and an artists network and support for artists with particular reference to the areas of Fine Art, Craft and Design. To advance public education through the promotion of an appreciation for excellence in the arts.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Arts Richmond | Twickenham | £53k |
| Higher Potential | London | £53k |
| The Arts Society, Corinium | Gloucestershire | £53k |
| Ian M Foulerton Charitable Trust | Chichester | £53k |