Artcore Limited
Analysis
Artcore Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Derby. It was registered in July 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08021875). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Artcore Limited reported income of £954k and spending of £704k, leaving 26% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £615k to £954k (+55%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 30%. Over the whole period it spent 74% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Artcore Limited sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Thomley Hall Centre Limited (£954k), Dalewood Trust (£955k) and Standout Programmes (£953k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 72%, trading 5.6%, charitable activities 4.2% and investments 1.8%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £1.2m would cover about 20 months of spending at that rate. It employed 14 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 72%
- Charitable activities 4.2%
- Trading 5.6%
- Investments 1.8%
- Other 16%
In the charity's own words
Artcore operates as a cultural hub, fuelling active engagement for diverse artists and communities. We are committed to bringing art to people of all ages, abilities and ethnicities. Our focus is providing contemporary, innovative and quality services in four core areas: Art in -Modern Culture, Health & Well-being, Education & Learning and Community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Thomley Hall Centre Limited | Aylesbury | £954k |
| Dalewood Trust | North Yorkshire | £955k |
| Standout Programmes | London | £953k |
| The Young Barnet Foundation | East Barnet | £958k |