The Arcadians
Analysis
The Arcadians is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Midlands. It was registered in May 1988, 38 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Arcadians reported income of £21k and spending of £16k, leaving 27% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £3,972 to £21k (+441%), an average of +52% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 517%. Over the whole period it spent 88% 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 Arcadians sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Genesis Chorale (£21k), The Late Lord Methuen's Charitable Trust (£22k) and East Malling Singers (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Educating the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, by way of performance of works of musical theatre.Also assisting other charitable institutions through fundraising.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis Chorale | West Byfleet | £21k |
| The Late Lord Methuen's Charitable Trust | Pickwick Road | £22k |
| East Malling Singers | West Malling | £21k |
| The Cardinall's Musick Ltd | London | £22k |