Bricks
Analysis
Bricks is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in April 2019, 7 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 buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Bricks reported income of £363k and spending of £353k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £78k to £363k (+364%), an average of +47% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 103%. Over the whole period it spent 93% 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, Bricks sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Yorkshire Young Musicians (£363k), The Wellington Trust (£364k) and Presteigne Festival of Music and the Arts Limited (£363k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Bricks supports the collaboration of local communities, creative communities and social enterprises to ensure they have a strong voice in the city of Bristol, together instigating and delivering creative community activities and managing building assets for the long term.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Young Musicians | Nottinghamshire | £363k |
| The Wellington Trust | London | £364k |
| Presteigne Festival of Music and the Arts Limited | England | £363k |
| 2faced Dance Company Limited | Hereford | £364k |