Ruff Sqwad Arts Foundation
Analysis
Ruff Sqwad Arts Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Ruff Sqwad Arts Foundation reported income of £231k and spending of £220k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £94k to £231k (+147%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 67%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Ruff Sqwad Arts Foundation sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% 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 International Christian Maritime Association (£231k), Rush Green Community Association (£231k) and Darlaston Fellowship of the Disabled (£231k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Ruff Sqwad Arts Foundation (RSAF) helps disadvantaged young people reach their full potential in creative careers and life. RSAF creates meaningful cultural engagement opportunities and access to mainstream resources by innovatively integrating high quality arts, youth work, industry connections, and enterprise. We deliver music sessions and partnership projects.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| International Christian Maritime Association | Rivington Street | £231k |
| Rush Green Community Association | Romford | £231k |
| Darlaston Fellowship of the Disabled | West Midlands | £231k |
| Barton Acorn Youth, Community and Sports Centre | Torquay | £232k |