LICHFIELD ARTS
Activities are aimed at ensuring Lichfield and the surrounding district has a thriving arts community wherein all residents and visitors have the opportunity to experience and be inspired by a diverse range of arts. This in turn aims to enhance personal wellbeing, education, social cohesion and also boost the local economy.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £3,742 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £36,612. This reserve level is reported to be above the trustees' target threshold of approximately 12 months of running costs. The filing confirms no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted reserves sufficient to cover the basic running costs of Lichfield Arts, along with any other foreseeable expenses, for approximately 12 months.” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/10/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (13/01/2016)
Trustees
- ANDREW KENNETH JONES
- Adrian Hope
- Claire Pinder-Smith
- Peter Harvey
- William John PURKIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £242k | £239k |
| 31/08/2024 | £171k | £196k |
| 31/08/2023 | £171k | £196k |
| 31/08/2022 | £140k | £135k |
| 31/08/2021 | £109k | £97k |
Common questions
Is LICHFIELD ARTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £3,742 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £36,612. This reserve level is reported to be above the trustees' target threshold of approximately 12 months of running costs. The filing confirms no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.