ARTLIFT
Artlift delivers Arts on Prescription programmes for adults in Gloucestershire with mental/physical health challenges, projects addressing health inequities, and workshops for NHS teams. All work is co-produced with Experts by Experience and health professionals.We impact on the sector through test & learn projects, training & consultancy, research with academic partners and Consortium working.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds carried forward were £26,817, comprising £19,098 in unrestricted funds and £7,719 in restricted funds. The trustees report that the charity holds three months' worth of designated unrestricted reserves to cover closure costs and key personnel, noting that a high level of reserves was not required due to few liabilities and project-based funding. The net income for the year was £9,298, with total incoming resources of £176,631 against total resources expended of £167,333.
What the accounts disclose
“Artlift currently holds 3 months’ worth of designated, unrestricted reserves, which would enable payment of the Executive Director, Finance service provider, and to meet final obligations should it be necessary to fold the CIO.” — page 15
Funders the charity credits
- Arts Society Northleach
Trustees
- Charlotte Rebecca Royall Hercock
- Dr Elizabeth Morrison
- Dr Joanna Wilde
- Marjorie Tunhidzai Kandini
- Miri Novis
- Naomi Said
- Rubyn Elm-Morris
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £177k | £167k |
| 31/03/2024 | £164k | £164k |
| 31/03/2023 | £186k | £176k |
| 31/03/2022 | £130k | £139k |
| 31/03/2021 | £93k | £127k |
Common questions
Is ARTLIFT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds carried forward were £26,817, comprising £19,098 in unrestricted funds and £7,719 in restricted funds. The trustees report that the charity holds three months' worth of designated unrestricted reserves to cover closure costs and key personnel, noting that a high level of reserves was not required due to few liabilities and project-based funding. The net income for the year was £9,298, with total incoming resources of £176,631 against total resources expended of £167,333. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ARTLIFT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ARTLIFT as a grant recipient include COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | Arts, Culture & Heritage |
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £500 | People with disabilities and health difficulties |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/11/2024 | £19k | Dance Translations |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2022 | £10k | Create Well - rural connections |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/09/2021 | £9k | Flourish Magazine |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/01/2020 | £8k | Wiltshire Wellbeing |
| Cheltenham Borough Council | — | £10k | Open Minds |