The Arts Society Portsdown
Analysis
The Arts Society Portsdown is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hampshire. It was registered in April 1989, 37 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 and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending May 2025, The Arts Society Portsdown reported income of £19k and spending of £18k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £12k to £19k (+58%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2024, when income rose by 43%. Over the whole period it spent 95% 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 Portsdown sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Swindon Community Library Trust CIO (£19k), Michelmersh Silver Band (£19k) and Rhondda Symphony Orchestra (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The promotion and advancement of the public in the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts; the conservation and preservation of the artistic heritage of the United Kingdom; and the giving of aid to the conservation of our national artistic heritage.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Swindon Community Library Trust CIO | Wiltshire | £19k |
| Michelmersh Silver Band | West Tytherley | £19k |
| Rhondda Symphony Orchestra | South Glamorgan | £19k |
| Chardstock Community Hall Trust | Axminster | £19k |