The Arts Society Sidmouth
Analysis
The Arts Society Sidmouth is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devon. It was registered in April 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Arts Society Sidmouth reported income of £28k and spending of £26k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £16k to £28k (+70%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 47%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Arts Society Sidmouth sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Usk Rural Life Museum (£28k), 2nd Bollington Scout Group (£28k) and Cylch Meithrin Bodffordd (£28k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
As a member society of The Arts Society, formerly NADFAS, the Charity provides for public benefit the promotion and advancement of aesthetic education, the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts, aiding the preservation of our national artistic heritage, and supporting arts education for school pupils and university students.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Usk Rural Life Museum | Usk | £28k |
| 2nd Bollington Scout Group | Cheshire | £28k |
| Cylch Meithrin Bodffordd | Llangefni | £28k |
| Springhill Parents and Friends Association | Southampton | £28k |