Baltica
Analysis
Baltica is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in April 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, economic/community development/employment and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Baltica reported income of £24k and spending of £18k, leaving 26% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £8,083 to £24k (+202%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 204%. Over the whole period it spent 95% 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, Baltica sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Windmill Players (£24k), Village Hall Bledlow Ridge (£24k) and Sutton on Trent Sports and Community Centre (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Baltica is a multicultural community run by members from the Baltics, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Its most important activity is the School of Russian Language and Art, a member of NRCSE. The school aims to develop childrens first language skills and engage them in positive learning. In addition, Baltica is actively involved in establishing cultural links with the local communities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Windmill Players | Thornton Cleveleys | £24k |
| Village Hall Bledlow Ridge | High Wycombe | £24k |
| Sutton on Trent Sports and Community Centre | Notts | £24k |
| The Arts Society Cotswolds | Oxfordshire | £24k |