The Arts Society Sarum
Analysis
The Arts Society Sarum is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Salisbury. It was registered in January 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The Arts Society Sarum reported income of £20k and spending of £21k, spending 105% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from April 2024 to April 2025, income fell from £24k to £20k (-17%), an average of -17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income dropped by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 89% 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 Arts Society Sarum sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bucklebury Memorial Hall (£20k), Ingleby Greenhow Village Hall (£20k) and Wellington Choral Society (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Monthly lecture of one hour duration with questions afterwards on fine and decorative art, theatre and film, architecture, art and culture of ancient civilisations.'Days of Discovery' consisting of 3 one hour lectures on a linked theme, with questions after each. Subjects as above.Visits to cultural locations consisting of guided tours and lectures.Support to arts in the community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bucklebury Memorial Hall | Reading | £20k |
| Ingleby Greenhow Village Hall | Middlesbrough | £20k |
| Wellington Choral Society | Somerset | £20k |
| Sheffield Design Awards | Sheffield | £20k |