The Arts Society Granta
Analysis
The Arts Society Granta is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cambridge. It was registered in December 1987, 39 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Arts Society Granta reported income of £17k and spending of £19k, spending 112% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £17k to £17k (+0.9%), an average of +0.2% a year. Over the whole period it spent 90% 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 Granta sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Burbage Community Arts Festival (£17k), The Booth Memorial Institute (£17k) and The Ranvilles Community Association (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The society arranges lectures, study days and visits to private houses, museums, exhibitions and other places for the appreciation and learning of decorative and fine arts. Also an art competition and exhibition is arranged for those in the 6th form of local schools and volunteers help with local preservation projects.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Burbage Community Arts Festival | Hinckley | £17k |
| The Booth Memorial Institute | Richmond | £17k |
| The Ranvilles Community Association | Hampshire | £17k |
| Friends of Lake Meadows | Billericay | £17k |