ARTS FOR LIFE PROJECT (UK)
Arts for Life Project is a charity supporting young people and their families' emotional health and wellbeing through the therapeutic value of the creative arts. Our projects focus on individuals with complex hidden needs that push them to the margins of society and the community support structure around them to make impactful change in their everyday lives.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £246,298, which the trustees consider a solid financial position. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the review.
What the accounts disclose
“unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be around 6 months of the expenditure” — page 10
Trustees
- PENNY ANN ERICSONchair
- EMMA ST QUINTIN MATTHEWS
- Jeffrey Rollason
- John Hooper Cadman
- Jonathan Grosskopf
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £275k | £225k |
| 31/03/2024 | £283k | £214k |
| 31/03/2023 | £280k | £204k |
| 31/03/2022 | £220k | £183k |
| 31/03/2021 | £122k | £118k |
Common questions
Is ARTS FOR LIFE PROJECT (UK) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £246,298, which the trustees consider a solid financial position. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the review. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/09/2023 | £10k | Sensory Studio; Art Exhibition & materials |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/02/2021 | £10k | Lock Down Projects |