The Arts Society Wrekin
Analysis
The Arts Society Wrekin is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wolverhampton. It was registered in August 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Arts Society Wrekin reported income of £53k and spending of £55k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £19k to £53k (+175%), an average of +29% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 62%. Over the whole period it spent 101% 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, The Arts Society Wrekin 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 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The de Vere Society (£53k), Warrington Youth Orchestra Ltd (£53k) and Eastleigh Operatic and Musical Society (£53k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
A lecture programme on decorative and fine arts with relevant visits and study days for members and open to non-members. Church recording producing records which are given to the relevant church, the V&A Art Library, the Church Buildings Council and the National Record Centre.The promotion of arts to young people by organising arts competitions in local schools.Heritage volunteering.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The de Vere Society | Somerset | £53k |
| Warrington Youth Orchestra Ltd | Warrington | £53k |
| Eastleigh Operatic and Musical Society | Eastleigh | £53k |
| Stile Antico Foundation | Hampshire | £53k |