Kakilang
Analysis
Kakilang is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 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 company (Companies House number 06067760). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Kakilang reported income of £225k and spending of £235k, spending 105% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £223k to £225k (+0.9%), an average of +0.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 30%. Over the whole period it spent 88% 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, Kakilang sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Flowers Band (£225k), Society of Research Software Engineering (£226k) and Benny Walker Charitable Trust (£225k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
CAN's mission is to present to the public innovative and contemporary performing arts exploring Chinese themes, stories, art forms and work that blends Chinese and other contemporary art forms. By developing and presenting this work, we aim to raise public understanding and appreciation of Chinese and other perspectives and art forms. CAN offers performances, exhibitions, public art and workshops.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Flowers Band | Swindon | £225k |
| Society of Research Software Engineering | London | £226k |
| Benny Walker Charitable Trust | Cockermouth | £225k |
| Royal Commonwealth Society | London | £226k |