The Eastbourne Arts Circle
Analysis
The Eastbourne Arts Circle is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Eastbourne. It was registered in August 1968, 58 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Eastbourne Arts Circle reported income of £15k and spending of £15k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £8,076 to £15k (+82%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 54%. 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 Eastbourne Arts Circle sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Shedfield Scout Group (£15k), Southampton University of the Third Age (£15k) and Netherton Village Hall Trust (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To support and assist the Towner Art Gallery.To encourage and foster the appreciation of the arts in Eastbourne by the organisation of meetings, exhibitions, concerts, lectures and other related activities.To supplement the facilities provided at the Towner Art Gallery by the Borough Council.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Shedfield Scout Group | Southampton | £15k |
| Southampton University of the Third Age | Southampton | £15k |
| Netherton Village Hall Trust | Wakefield | £15k |
| Friends of Ford Park Cemetery | Plymouth | £15k |