Balik Arts
Analysis
Balik Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cambridge. It was registered in June 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, 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 03785504). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Balik Arts reported income of £14k and spending of £5,633, leaving 60% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £153k to £14k (-91%), an average of -45% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income dropped by 61%. Over the whole period it spent 113% 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, Balik Arts sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Tadley Memorial Hall (£14k), Legacy XS (£14k) and Lytham St Annes Choral Society (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Arts education projects and information, advice and guidance for disadvantaged children and young people, especially those from Turkish, Kurdish and Cypriot communities. Support artists and promote their work.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Tadley Memorial Hall | Tadley | £14k |
| Legacy XS | Benfleet | £14k |
| Lytham St Annes Choral Society | Preston | £14k |
| Kendal Choral Society | Cumbria | £14k |