Different Planet Arts
Analysis
Different Planet Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lewes. It was registered in November 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07297950). It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Different Planet Arts reported income of £12k and spending of £47k, spending 403% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £37k to £12k (-69%), an average of -25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 79%. Over the whole period it spent 118% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Different Planet Arts sits at the 30th percentile: it is larger than about 30% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Nurulquran (£12k), CP Teens UK (£12k) and Visible Recovery Limited (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We produce sensory theatre and immersive arts experiences for children and young people with complex disabilities. We work in theatres, arts centers, schools, hospitals, and community settings to create events and experiences in which we facilitate participants to co-create and play. We are an artist-led charity that promotes inclusion and empowerment through imagination and participation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Nurulquran | Wembley | £12k |
| CP Teens UK | Derbyshire | £12k |
| Visible Recovery Limited | Surrey | £12k |
| Arise Restoration Centre | Lancashire | £12k |