Span Arts
Analysis
Span Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Narberth. It was registered in October 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, arts/culture/heritage/science and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Span Arts reported income of £313k and spending of £305k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £147k to £313k (+113%), an average of +21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 72%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Span Arts sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rainbow Living SW (£313k), The Incredible Design Company (£313k) and Hope and Play (£313k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Co-Created social change and empowerment through the arts.SPAN Arts harness the power of the arts as a vehicle for social change. We work to challenge inequality, champion diverse voices, and build connections in our evolving community.We work hand in hand with artists and our community to co-create, co-commission, and co-design solutions to the social challenges we face.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Living SW | Exeter | £313k |
| The Incredible Design Company | Uckfield | £313k |
| Hope and Play | Twickenham | £313k |
| Breakout Youth | Hampshire | £313k |