The Arts Society Chichester
Analysis
The Arts Society Chichester is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Emsworth. It was registered in July 1980, 46 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 individuals, makes grants to organisations and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2026, The Arts Society Chichester reported income of £19k and spending of £17k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2022 to July 2026, income grew from £18k to £19k (+7.4%), an average of +1.8% a year. Over the whole period it spent 101% 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 Chichester sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% 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 Ysgol Gymraeg Treganna Parent Teacher Association (£19k), Pitchcombe Village Hall (£19k) and The Llandudno Area U3a (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The promotion and advancement of the education of the public in the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts; the conservation and preservation of the artistic heritage of the United Kingdom and other countries for the benefit of the public; and the advancement of the arts, culture and heritage, in particular, but without limitation, the decorative and fine arts.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gymraeg Treganna Parent Teacher Association | Cardiff | £19k |
| Pitchcombe Village Hall | Gloucestershire | £19k |
| The Llandudno Area U3a | Gwynedd | £19k |
| Dartford Symphony Orchestra | Dartford | £19k |