COMPASS COMMUNITY ARTS
Arts organisation providing arts and artistic experiences to members of the local community and especially to those marginalised groups and individuals.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £25,640 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £45,923 to £20,283. The trustees note that the cost-of-living crisis created significant financial challenges, including reduced grant opportunities and rising costs, but assert that the charity is more secure financially than in previous years. The trustees confirm they have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 04851119
Company officers (Companies House)
- KING, Tyron on trustee list
- BALL, Nicole Helene on trustee list
- BURNET, Jillian Carrington on trustee list
- FOX, Mary Lena on trustee list
- KOOPS, Jan Christopher on trustee list
- CARMICHAEL, Kim on trustee list
Trustees
- Jan Christopher Myhill Koopschair
- Jillian Carrington Burnet
- Kim Carmichael
- Mary Lena Fox
- Nicole Helene Ball
- Tyron King
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £46k | £71k |
| 31/03/2024 | £96k | £82k |
| 31/03/2023 | £64k | £61k |
| 31/03/2022 | £50k | £42k |
| 31/03/2021 | £30k | £15k |
Common questions
Is COMPASS COMMUNITY ARTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £25,640 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £45,923 to £20,283. The trustees note that the cost-of-living crisis created significant financial challenges, including reduced grant opportunities and rising costs, but assert that the charity is more secure financially than in previous years. The trustees confirm they have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds COMPASS COMMUNITY ARTS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COMPASS COMMUNITY ARTS as a grant recipient include JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST, BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE'S CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | Community arts |
| JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | Community Arts |
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1k | Program of arts activities for this charity aimed at reducing loneliness and isolation for people mental health issues. |
| DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE'S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/02/2024 | £20k | Navigating the Cost-of-Living Crisis with Compass |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 11/08/2011 | £50k | "The Martlets" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2011 | £10k | CIN@S - Community Interactive Narrative @ Shinewater |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/09/2008 | £10k | Interaction |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/08/2006 | £77k | Sense-ability |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/03/2006 | £5k | Sense-ability |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/08/2004 | £3k | Production and Performance of Christmas Pantomime |