Square Pegs Arts
Analysis
Square Pegs Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chatham. It was registered in April 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Square Pegs Arts reported income of £246k and spending of £293k, spending 119% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £107k to £246k (+130%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 96%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Square Pegs 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 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include South Buckinghamshire Riding for the Disabled Association (£246k), Family Voice Surrey (£246k) and Coopers Charity CIO (£246k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We run drama groups, singing and music projects, a professional Theatre Company, accessible film club and other creative activities for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and autism in Kent & Medway. We celebrate difference, challenge perceptions and support people to shine in their own way. We nurture friendships, develop confidence, advance skills and improve wellbeing.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| South Buckinghamshire Riding for the Disabled Association | Slough | £246k |
| Family Voice Surrey | Surrey | £246k |
| Coopers Charity CIO | London | £246k |
| The Roots Foundation Wales | Swansea | £246k |