ART IN MOTION CHARITABLE TRUST
Based in Bristol, the CIO aims to advance education in the arts among adults with a learning disability through the provision of workshops, activities and events designed to support and empower them to explore their artistic potential, We create opportunities for them to share there work with the public through exhibitions and events.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus on unrestricted funds of £21,534 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £94,794. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, noting that activities are not carried out until funds are in place and no long-term financial commitments exist. Free reserves of £14,415 meet the stated policy target of at least six months of core running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“the unrestricted funds not earmarked for future spending should equal at least six months of core running costs, which equates to around £11,000” — page 7
Trustees
- Abigail Joneschair
- Adrian Graham Kitchen
- Charlotte Callis
- Lucia Mitterova
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £99k | £66k |
| 31/03/2024 | £78k | £24k |
| 31/03/2023 | £21k | £24k |
| 31/03/2022 | £41k | £30k |
Common questions
Is ART IN MOTION CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus on unrestricted funds of £21,534 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £94,794. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, noting that activities are not carried out until funds are in place and no long-term financial commitments exist. Free reserves of £14,415 meet the stated policy target of at least six months of core running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 28/06/2024 | £7k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/10/2022 | £9k | AIM supported art studios |