The Arts Society - Newmarket
Analysis
The Arts Society - Newmarket is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Suffolk. It was registered in January 1981, 45 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 human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Arts Society - Newmarket reported income of £16k and spending of £12k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £9,355 to £16k (+70%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 31%. Over the whole period it spent 93% 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 - Newmarket sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St George's Hall Charitable Trust (£16k), Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra (£16k) and Farnham Art Society (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Promotion of lectures and study days aimed at educating the public in appreciating decorative and fine arts. Arranging visits to museums, galleries, collections and historic houses. Undertaking church recording work. Providing volunteers for heritage property guides. Giving financial aid to young arts. Contributing to national fundraising for fine art.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St George's Hall Charitable Trust | Liverpool | £16k |
| Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra | Gloucester | £16k |
| Farnham Art Society | Hampshire | £16k |
| Surrey Philharmonic Society | Ashtead | £16k |