Cannock Chase Arts Council
Analysis
Cannock Chase Arts Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cannock. It was registered in January 1990, 36 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 organisations, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Cannock Chase Arts Council reported income of £13k and spending of £6,488, leaving 50% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £3,725 to £13k (+251%), an average of +37% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2025, when income rose by 76%. Over the whole period it spent 69% 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, Cannock Chase Arts Council sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 36th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Goring Chamber Choir CIO (£13k), QDG Heritage Trust (£13k) and Bewdley Civic Society (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
a) To promote and raise awareness of 'the arts', locally, regionally and nationally. b) To provide support for member organisations through the provision of funding, information exchange and networking opportunities. c) To seek additional funding from external bodies whenever possible and appropriate. d) To ensure all activities of the arts council reflect the aims and objectives of Cannock Chase
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Goring Chamber Choir CIO | Reading | £13k |
| QDG Heritage Trust | Cardiff | £13k |
| Bewdley Civic Society | Bewdley | £13k |
| The Byt Project | London | £13k |