Direct Art Action (UK) Limited
Analysis
Direct Art Action (UK) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in UK. It was registered in December 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 12293124). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending November 2024, Direct Art Action (UK) Limited reported income of £40k and spending of £49k, spending 121% of what it took in. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2024, when income rose by 35%. Over the whole period it spent 105% 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, Direct Art Action (UK) Limited sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Caistor Roman Project Limited (£40k), The Whitehall Choir (£40k) and Alresford Community Choir (£40k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Working within the West Midlands, Direct Art Action UK aims to bring back art into the local community by re-purposing vacant units on the high street. Our aim is to organise accessible artistic events, exhibitions and classes for the public. We are able to do this by building a community of artists, that can engage and inspire the public by delivering community and public interest art and events.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Caistor Roman Project Limited | Nottingham | £40k |
| The Whitehall Choir | London | £40k |
| Alresford Community Choir | Hampshire | £40k |
| Horsham University of the Third Age | West Sussex | £40k |