Chiltern Arts
Analysis
Chiltern Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Berkhamsted. It was registered in February 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, 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, Chiltern Arts reported income of £102k and spending of £75k, leaving 26% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £35k to £102k (+190%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 184%. Over the whole period it spent 84% 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, Chiltern Arts sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 71st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ensemble Cymru (£102k), The Polonia Aid Foundation Trust (£102k) and Wotton Arts Project (£102k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
In accordance with the CIO's objectives, Chiltern Arts presents musical, literary and visual arts (mostly musical) events in venues across the Chilterns, most of which take place during the Chiltern Arts Festival in late winter/early Spring. The CIO also promotes the work of young professional artists, and encourages young people to become involved with music and the arts through its activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ensemble Cymru | Ffordd y Coleg | £102k |
| The Polonia Aid Foundation Trust | London | £102k |
| Wotton Arts Project | Wotton-Under-Edge | £102k |
| Sansara Choir | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £102k |