The Cornubian Arts and Science Trust
Analysis
The Cornubian Arts and Science Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Helston. It was registered in November 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, economic/community development/employment and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08175764). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Cornubian Arts and Science Trust reported income of £382k and spending of £433k, spending 113% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £178k to £382k (+115%), an average of +21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 86%. Over the whole period it spent 92% 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 Cornubian Arts and Science Trust sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Wickham Community Association (£382k), The Whitaker Organisation (£384k) and Northern Broadsides Theatre Company (£382k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
To educate in and promote the Arts and Sciences for the public benefit and to further the development of the public appreciation of the Arts and Sciences.CAST aims to promote participation, appreciation and learning in the visual arts and to encourage interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration across the Arts and Sciences and is committed to the pursuit of excellence.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wickham Community Association | Fareham | £382k |
| The Whitaker Organisation | Rossendale | £384k |
| Northern Broadsides Theatre Company | West Yorkshire | £382k |
| Copenhagen Youth Project | London | £384k |