ORGANICARTS
Working with disadvantaged adults facing a variety and often multiple challenges in their life through community garden work, educational & creative activities with natural materials, cooking, themed walks, personal and transferable skillsProviding educational visits for any educational or community group, Farm Creativity Walks, public workshops and open days. Exhibitions for emerging artists
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,317 for the year, with total incoming resources of £79,264 against total expenditure of £76,947. Free reserves at year-end were £32,915, which the trustees note is very slightly above their stated policy target of £30,000 (three months of activities).
What the accounts disclose
“We keep sufficient free reserves for at least three months activities, estimated as £30,000.” — page 26
Trustees
- Christine Duff
- Louise Jane Doris Jones
- Lucilla Imogen McGovern
- Philippa Louise Knott Kos
- Sarah Elizabeth Vincent
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £73k | £73k |
| 31/12/2024 | £79k | £77k |
| 31/12/2023 | £56k | £62k |
| 31/12/2022 | £64k | £65k |
| 31/12/2021 | £47k | £55k |
Common questions
Is ORGANICARTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,317 for the year, with total incoming resources of £79,264 against total expenditure of £76,947. Free reserves at year-end were £32,915, which the trustees note is very slightly above their stated policy target of £30,000 (three months of activities). Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ORGANICARTS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ORGANICARTS as a grant recipient include THE CLARE MILNE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CLARE MILNE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/07/2025 | £20k | Makers in the Community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/07/2022 | £10k | organicARTS Community Garden |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/10/2020 | £7k | The Makers Group at OrganicARTS |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2020 | £1k | A Green Ide Celebration |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/06/2018 | £10k | Farm Creativity Walks |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/09/2016 | £158k | Community Garden |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/07/2014 | £10k | organicARTS' new minibus |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/01/2012 | £10k | OrganicARTS Development |