Calstock Arts
Analysis
Calstock Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cornwall. It was registered in June 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06881587). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Calstock Arts reported income of £84k and spending of £78k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £59k to £84k (+42%), an average of +9.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 19%. Over the whole period it spent 90% 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, Calstock Arts sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friary Brass Band (£84k), The Abingdon Music Centre Trust (£84k) and London Firebird Orchestra (£84k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are an Arts centre which organises about 80 ticketed and free performances, talks and workshops each year. This includes classical, folk and jazz music, literature, comedy and film. We are home to two community choirs. We are based in the Old Chapel which is a large listed building. To maintain this and help fund our activities we hire out the old Chapel for weddings and other activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friary Brass Band | Fleet | £84k |
| The Abingdon Music Centre Trust | Abingdon | £84k |
| London Firebird Orchestra | London | £84k |
| Weavers Adventure Playground Association | London | £84k |