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SANDY HILL STUDIOS TRUST CIO

Registered charity 1193387 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SANDY HILL ARTS, SANDY HILL STUDIOS, SANDY HILL STUDIOS TRUST

Sandy Hill Arts encourages the public to enjoy the creative arts in Purbeck, especially visual arts and crafts. We will promote participation in the arts through exhibitions of new work, events, performance and education, as well as working with community groups and schools. We want the natural setting of the site to be a new visitor attraction in Purbeck.

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Latest income
£96k
Latest spending
£88k
Registered
2021
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total funds increased from £10,575 to £18,934, driven by strong financial controls and increased income from events. Although unrestricted funds remained in a deficit of £1,660, the trustees report that the charity's reserves policy position has been resolved and that resources are adequate to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £19k)
“that liquid assets should be maintained sufficient to meet three months’ forward operational expenditure.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: One trustee received emoluments for site operations of £7,800.
“One Trustee received emoluments for site operations of £7,800 (2024: £10,213).” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee received emoluments for site operations
“One Trustee received emoluments for site operations of £7,800 (2024: £10,213). There are no other related party transaction the Trustees are aware of.” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered titlein England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Dorset

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£96k£88k
31/03/2024£92k£101k
31/03/2023£45k£38k
31/03/2022£15k£2k

Common questions

Is SANDY HILL STUDIOS TRUST CIO financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased from £10,575 to £18,934, driven by strong financial controls and increased income from events. Although unrestricted funds remained in a deficit of £1,660, the trustees report that the charity's reserves policy position has been resolved and that resources are adequate to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.