LIVE ART DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Live Art Development Agency offers a portfolio of resources, opportunities, projects and publishing for the support and development of Live Art practices and discourses in London, the UK and internationally. LADA is committed to working strategically, in partnership, and in consultation with artists and organisations in the cultural sector.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £10,391 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds of £147,662. The trustees note that while reserves were adequate for the transitional year, the organization is running at an annual deficit and aims to achieve financial sustainability by March 2027. The charity relies heavily on Arts Council England funding, which is guaranteed until 2027, to cover operating costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The strategic reserve position at the end of 2024/25 is at £80,000, with £2,000 designated as a strategic fund to cover costs of replacing LADA’s IT servers.” — page 9
“Frances Cooper, a trustee, was paid consultancy fees totalling £nil (2024 - £3,383) by the charity during the year.” — page 24
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Ansuman Biswas
- Catrin Sheridan
- Gabriela Roman Gonzalez
- Gillian Elizabeth Lloyd
- Jonathan Opie
- Julian Warren
- Professor Angela Bartram
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £285k | £295k |
| 31/03/2024 | £246k | £279k |
| 31/03/2023 | £253k | £286k |
| 31/03/2022 | £273k | £309k |
| 31/03/2021 | £358k | £391k |
Common questions
Is LIVE ART DEVELOPMENT AGENCY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £10,391 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds of £147,662. The trustees note that while reserves were adequate for the transitional year, the organization is running at an annual deficit and aims to achieve financial sustainability by March 2027. The charity relies heavily on Arts Council England funding, which is guaranteed until 2027, to cover operating costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | 2 | £162k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 2 | £98k |
| THE RUDDOCK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS | 1 | — |
| THE FREELANDS FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £1.1m |
| COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| RAISE YOUR HANDS | 1 | £68k |
| THEATRE DEVELOPMENT TRUST | 1 | £63k |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £59k |
Charities like this
- LUTON CARNIVAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT TRUST
- THE ARTS DEPOT TRUST LIMITED
- THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
- DISABILITY ARTS IN SHROPSHIRE
- ARTSADMIN
- ASSOCIATION FOR CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT THROUGH VISUAL ART LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIVE ART DEVELOPMENT AGENCY | £285k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LUTON CARNIVAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT TRUST | £436k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE ARTS DEPOT TRUST LIMITED | £2.5m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND | £843.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DISABILITY ARTS IN SHROPSHIRE | £316k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARTSADMIN | £1.1m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |