The Barnet Guild of Artists
Analysis
The Barnet Guild of Artists is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Barnet. It was registered in October 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and 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.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Barnet Guild of Artists reported income of £21k and spending of £20k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £3,534 to £21k (+498%), an average of +56% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 304%. Over the whole period it spent 85% 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, The Barnet Guild of Artists sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shropshire Young Musicians' Parents and Helpers Organisation (£21k), Sheep Music Ltd (£21k) and Creative Partnerships Beaconsfield (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We operate from Whalesbones Park, Barnet. Aims are advancing education in visual arts for public benefit; in particular, but without limitation, through lectures, meetings, demonstrations, workshops, exhibitions and provision of facilities for the practice of visual arts.Currently awaiting the construction of a new larger, modern, purpose built studio.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shropshire Young Musicians' Parents and Helpers Organisation | Shrewsbury | £21k |
| Sheep Music Ltd | West Midlands | £21k |
| Creative Partnerships Beaconsfield | Bucks | £21k |
| Bedford and District Young Farmers Club | Bedford | £21k |