Newbiggin Arts Centre
Newbiggin Arts Centre's objective is to advance education in Art and Crafts for the local community; in particular, but not exclusively, by providing tuition and art/craft facilities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £20,801, though the trustees note this falls well short of their stated policy target of £24,500 for three months of expenditure. The charity reports a net decrease in unrestricted funds for the year but confirms it is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“We recognise, as a new charity, we still fall well short of this level of reserves and it will take time to achieve.” — page 14
Trustees
- Stephen Wilkinsonchair
- April Elizabeth Dobson
- SUSAN CASE
- Susan Andrew
- Valerie Hearn
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £89k | £74k |
| 31/12/2024 | £86k | £87k |
| 31/12/2023 | £45k | £52k |
| 31/12/2022 | £47k | £54k |
| 31/12/2021 | £23k | £10k |
Common questions
Is Newbiggin Arts Centre financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £20,801, though the trustees note this falls well short of their stated policy target of £24,500 for three months of expenditure. The charity reports a net decrease in unrestricted funds for the year but confirms it is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/03/2024 | £100k | Art for All |