Lichfield Arts
Analysis
Lichfield Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lichfield. It was registered in March 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Lichfield Arts reported income of £242k and spending of £239k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £109k to £242k (+123%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 42%. Over the whole period it spent 104% 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, Lichfield Arts sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust (£242k), Rudolf Steiner Press (£243k) and Ferens Art Gallery (£242k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Activities are aimed at ensuring Lichfield and the surrounding district has a thriving arts community wherein all residents and visitors have the opportunity to experience and be inspired by a diverse range of arts. This in turn aims to enhance personal wellbeing, education, social cohesion and also boost the local economy.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust | 300 Bath Street | £242k |
| Rudolf Steiner Press | East Sussex | £243k |
| Ferens Art Gallery | Hull | £242k |
| Speech Bubbles CIO | London | £243k |