Castlefield Gallery
Analysis
Castlefield Gallery is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in September 1984, 42 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01838334). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Castlefield Gallery reported income of £671k and spending of £628k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £696k to £671k (-3.5%), an average of -0.9% a year. Over the whole period it spent 98% 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, Castlefield Gallery sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Wells Maltings Trust (£671k), The Orchestra of the Swan (£672k) and The London International Festival of Theatre Limited (£670k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 58%, charitable activities 34% and trading 7.6%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £186k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 7 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 58%
- Charitable activities 34%
- Trading 7.6%
- Investments 0.0%
In the charity's own words
The charity provides an educational service using contemporary visual arts. It does so by presenting new and thought-provoking exhibitions, events, talks and workshops accessible by the public. Its talent development activities for emerging artists such as mentoring, training and other professional development facilities act to nurture creativity and connect them with audiences.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wells Maltings Trust | Norfolk | £671k |
| The Orchestra of the Swan | Warwick | £672k |
| The London International Festival of Theatre Limited | London | £670k |
| Clonter Farm Music Trust | Congleton | £673k |