The Arts Society Samlesbury
Analysis
The Arts Society Samlesbury is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancashire. It was registered in November 1983, 43 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.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Arts Society Samlesbury reported income of £18k and spending of £18k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £8,383 to £18k (+116%), an average of +21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 64%. Over the whole period it spent 104% 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 Samlesbury sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% 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 The Arts Society Norwich (£18k), In a Space (£18k) and The Secret Ww2 Learning Network (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To further general & specific education and interest in the arts by lectures and special interest days and by visits. Arts Volunteering: the society provides finance to encourage participation in art projects. Heritage Volunteers: provide help at local museums to maintain the artefacts. Trails of Discovery: create trails for children to use in local churches,
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Arts Society Norwich | Norfolk | £18k |
| In a Space | Whitstable | £18k |
| The Secret Ww2 Learning Network | London | £18k |
| Bisley Wi Village Hall | Gloucestershire | £18k |