ARTS FOR ALL
We run creative clubs and classes for vulnerable adults and local children from the local community and we aim to build confidence through creative achievement.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £2,274 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £198,335 against total expenditure of £196,061. The trustees confirm that adequate resources exist to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and that there are no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Unrestricted funds increased to £88,585, which exceeds the stated reserves policy target of £37,000.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees continue to require that the charity operates with minimum level of reserves - currently set at 3 months operating costs (£37,000).”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (31/12/2021)
Trustees
- Patrick Connollychair
- Amy Brookes-Beighton
- Ann Buxton
- Dr THOMAS FLEMING
- Natasha Kelly
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £198k | £196k |
| 31/12/2024 | £137k | £134k |
| 31/12/2023 | £113k | £112k |
| 31/12/2022 | £64k | £103k |
| 31/12/2021 | £201k | £79k |
Common questions
Is ARTS FOR ALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £2,274 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £198,335 against total expenditure of £196,061. The trustees confirm that adequate resources exist to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and that there are no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Unrestricted funds increased to £88,585, which exceeds the stated reserves policy target of £37,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ARTS FOR ALL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ARTS FOR ALL as a grant recipient include THE BAND TRUST, THE ROBERT GAVRON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, WAKEFIELD AND TETLEY TRUST, NEWBY TRUST LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BAND TRUST | FY2022 | £100k | Specific grantee |
| THE ROBERT GAVRON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £7k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £7k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £7k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £7k | |
| WAKEFIELD AND TETLEY TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | A week-long residential trip to Devon, for 9 adults with learning disabilities and 6 staff |
| NEWBY TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £3k | Education |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2026 | £9k | Kaleidoscope |
| Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland | 16/09/2025 | £10k | Q3 2025 Community FLEX Grant Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/01/2025 | £8k | Inter-generational creative lives |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/09/2023 | £9k | Kaleidoscope |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2022 | £167k | The Rainbow Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/11/2021 | £3k | 21st Anniversary Community Day |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/05/2021 | £7k | Animal Magic |
| The Mercers' Company | 02/02/2021 | £5k | Covid-19 Rapid Response Fund Grant |
| City Bridge Foundation | 17/09/2020 | £50k | Grant to Arts For All |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/02/2020 | £7k | Rainbow Club Go Digital |
| The Mercers' Company | 12/02/2019 | £24k | Grant to Arts for All |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/11/2018 | £10k | Arts for All Community Art Works |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/08/2018 | £5k | Devon Rainbow Adventure |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/11/2016 | £9k | Creative Fun for Families |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/09/2015 | £6k | Happy Hands |
| City Bridge Foundation | 19/06/2014 | £21k | Grant to Arts For All |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/10/2012 | £8k | Creaive Fun For Families. |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/07/2011 | £7k | The Rainbow Art Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2010 | £3k | 'Painting for Beginners' - for disadvantaged local adults. |
| City Bridge Foundation | 18/02/2010 | £23k | Grant to Arts For All |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/12/2008 | £7k | The Craft Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2006 | £5k | Physical Theatre and Drama |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/07/2005 | £558 | "An Award Has Been Made To Arts For All To Allow Them To Run Workshops For Elderly Residents Themed Around Ww2 Advertisements And Publicity C" |