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Kakilang

Registered charity 1183582 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CHINESE ARTS NOW

CAN's mission is to present to the public innovative and contemporary performing arts exploring Chinese themes, stories, art forms and work that blends Chinese and other contemporary art forms. By developing and presenting this work, we aim to raise public understanding and appreciation of Chinese and other perspectives and art forms. CAN offers performances, exhibitions, public art and workshops.

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Latest income
£225k
Latest spending
£235k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity made a small deficit of £10,153 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds of £190,381. The trustees confirm the charity remains financially sound and have no concerns regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Unrestricted reserves stood at £171,881, which is below the stated policy target of approximately £100,000 (6 months' running costs excluding major projects).

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Arts Council England (79% of income)
“The company’s main source of income is Arts Council England.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £172k; policy: approximately 6 months running costs, excluding expenditure related to Kakilang Productions and any other major projects (estimated at £100,000))
“The company’s current Reserve Fund totalled £53,943 at 31st March 2025.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Key management personnel compensation
“Key management personnel (including directors) received compensation of £115,607 (2024: £120,784)” — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout London

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£225k£235k
31/03/2024£323k£272k
31/03/2023£318k£311k
31/03/2022£279k£198k
31/03/2021£223k£190k

Common questions

Is Kakilang financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a small deficit of £10,153 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds of £190,381. The trustees confirm the charity remains financially sound and have no concerns regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Unrestricted reserves stood at £171,881, which is below the stated policy target of approximately £100,000 (6 months' running costs excluding major projects). Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.