Viscera
Analysis
Viscera is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in January 2015, 11 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. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides services and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Viscera reported income of £17k and spending of £13k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £1,378 to £17k (+1124%), an average of +87% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 27110%. Over the whole period it spent 112% 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, Viscera sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Combe Martin Museum (£17k), Old School Charity (£17k) and Southgate Symphony Orchestra (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Viscera presents multi-disciplinary contemporary art events in non-traditional spaces, with a focus on attracting and engaging new audiences. Our work ranges from commissions tailor made to specific locations to touring projects. We focus on how artists can communicate with audiences most effectively: to inspire, move, provoke and entertain. We get people thinking about what art means to them.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Combe Martin Museum | Devon | £17k |
| Old School Charity | Sheffield | £17k |
| Southgate Symphony Orchestra | London | £17k |
| Snainton and District Young Farmers Club | North Yorkshire | £17k |