THE ARTS DEPOT TRUST LIMITED
artsdepot engages a wide audience in a inspiring, high-quality and inclusive programme of arts and cultural activities, working in collaboration to establish artsdepot as North London's leading multi art form venue, stimulating and supporting artists, audiences and the local community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an unrestricted deficit of £8,989 for the year ended 31 March 2025, utilizing designated funds and reserves to continue operations amid high inflation and increased costs. Free and designated unrestricted reserves stood at £397,744, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £400,000 (equivalent to 10 weeks of operating costs). The trustees note that the budget for the next financial year has very little room to respond to financial climate changes or make repairs to aging equipment.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows: 2025 Number £60,000 - £70,000 1” — page 32
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows: 2025 Number £60,000 - £70,000 1” — page 32
“artsdepot aims to build and maintain free and designated unrestricted reserves equivalent to at least 10 weeks operating costs (c.£400,000)” — page 11
“The charity has a wholly owned subsidiary, Arts Depot Productions Limited, which was established in October 2004. Its principal activities are the provision of artistic and other activities.” — page 14
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Monique Deletant — CEO
- Tim Burley — Development Director
- Nysa Pradhan — Chair
Funders the charity credits
- Arts Council England
- Department for Culture Media & Sport
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Aimee Morris
- Joshna Rughani
- Kate Addy
- Kim Chua
- MICHAEL CONRADI
- Monique Deletant
- Nigel Ralph Gore Hinds OBE
- Nysa Pradhan
- Sara Amini
- Sara Conway
- Sibylle Tretera
- Suzanne Wolfe
- Syed Saqib Mustafa
- Zahra Beg
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.5m | £2.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.6m | £2.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.3m | £1.6m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.3m | £2.4m |
| 31/08/2021 | £2.2m | £1.6m |
Common questions
Is THE ARTS DEPOT TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an unrestricted deficit of £8,989 for the year ended 31 March 2025, utilizing designated funds and reserves to continue operations amid high inflation and increased costs. Free and designated unrestricted reserves stood at £397,744, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £400,000 (equivalent to 10 weeks of operating costs). The trustees note that the budget for the next financial year has very little room to respond to financial climate changes or make repairs to aging equipment. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE ARTS DEPOT TRUST LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE ARTS DEPOT TRUST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ARTS DEPOT TRUST LIMITED as a grant recipient include JOHN LYON'S CHARITY, THE CHILDHOOD TRUST, THE YOUNG BARNET FOUNDATION, SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST, The Ashley Family Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | FY2025 | £25k | the SEND Arts Internship |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE YOUNG BARNET FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £9k | Space2Grow CYP Fund |
| THE YOUNG BARNET FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £9k | Space2Grow |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | Relief in Need |
| THE YOUNG BARNET FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £4k | Space2Grow CYP Fund |
| The Ashley Family Foundation | FY2022 | £4k | |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION | FY2026 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/03/2026 | £20k | artsdepot Solar Array |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 22/04/2024 | £60k | "Idea to institution, the history of artsdepot, its culture, people, their stories, and the context." |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/09/2022 | £8k | Falls Prevention & Wellbeing Service |
| UK government | 13/12/2021 | £307k | National Portfolio Organisations |
| UK government | 27/10/2021 | £200k | Culture Recovery Fund: Continuity Support |
| City Bridge Foundation | 26/11/2020 | £132k | Grant to The Arts Depot Trust Limited |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/07/2019 | £10k | SEN Work Experience Placements |
| Greater London Authority | 01/10/2018 | £75k | Young Londoners Fund |
| UK government | 09/06/2017 | £307k | National Portfolio Organisations |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/08/2016 | £10k | Festival of Diversity & Inclusion |
| City Bridge Foundation | 27/11/2014 | £81k | Grant to The Arts Depot Trust Limited |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/11/2014 | £10k | Engaging the Ageing |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/01/2014 | £25k | "Tally Ho - A Place to Meet" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/11/2012 | £85k | CLIVE Annual Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/02/2012 | £10k | Clive: Summer Dance Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/04/2010 | £8k | Teenage Parent Arts Project |
| City Bridge Foundation | 21/01/2010 | £77k | Grant to The Arts Depot Trust Limited |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/01/2006 | £5k | Documentary Film Making |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £543k |
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £111k |
| THE FREELANDS FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £35k |
| THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION | 1 | £29k |
| THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £8k |
| SOMERSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £7k |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| SIR WILLIAM BOREMAN'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- NEWCASTLE ARTS CENTRE TRUST LTD
- ALL ARTS & MEDIA LTD
- THE ASPEX VISUAL ARTS TRUST LIMITED
- QUEENS HALL ARTS
- ARTSWORK LIMITED
- THE ST PAUL'S ARTS TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ARTS DEPOT TRUST LIMITED | £2.5m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWCASTLE ARTS CENTRE TRUST LTD | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALL ARTS & MEDIA LTD | £99k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ASPEX VISUAL ARTS TRUST LIMITED | £312k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| QUEENS HALL ARTS | £1.1m | Under £60,000 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ARTSWORK LIMITED | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |