The Base Greenham
Analysis
The Base Greenham is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Thatcham. It was registered in June 2022, 4 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 11794762). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Base Greenham reported income of £335k and spending of £362k, spending 108% of what it took in. Across the 3 years on record, from March 2023 to March 2025, income grew from £273k to £335k (+23%), an average of +11% a year. Over the whole period it spent 103% 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 Base Greenham sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Papatango Theatre Company Ltd (£334k), Babbacombe Cliff Railway CIO (£335k) and Arcadea CIO (£334k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Base opened in February 2019 in partnership with Greenham Trust and Corn Exchange Newbury Trust. A purpose built visual arts and craft venue, comprising a 110sqm gallery, 8 artist studios and a workshop space for participatory classes. We present a varied programme of touring exhibitions alongside work from local artists and a number of visual arts and craft courses and workshops.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Papatango Theatre Company Ltd | Gloucestershire | £334k |
| Babbacombe Cliff Railway CIO | Torquay | £335k |
| Arcadea CIO | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £334k |
| Penwith Galleries Limited | Cornwall | £335k |