GLOSSOP ARTS PROJECT CIO
Glossop Arts Project offers creative sessions within a stimulating atmosphere to promote freedom of artistic expression, enhance social inclusion, and encourage a sense of wellbeing. Our welcoming, friendly and inclusive environment inspires people to try new activities, learn and improve skills, and build self-confidence, following the 5 ways to wellbeing approach.
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THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO, TO BE CARRIED OUT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN GLOSSOP AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, ARE: 1) THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL INCLUSION AMONG PEOPLE WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PARTS OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF LONG TERM PHYSICAL ILLNESS, DIAGNOSED OR UNDIAGNOSED NEUROLOGICAL DIVERGENCE OR MENTAL ILLNESS AND LEARNING DISABILITIES, RELIEVING THEIR NEEDS AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING ONE TO ONE AND GROUP ARTS ACTIVITIES, AND COUNSELLING OR THERAPY, IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS AND ENABLE THEM TO BUILD CONFIDENCE, INCREASE SELF-ESTEEM AND DEVELOP SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS WHICH HELP TO INCREASE THEIR CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES AND MAXIMISE THEIR POTENTIAL. 2) THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF GOOD HEALTH BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO MEANINGFUL, CREATIVE, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE GROUP ARTS ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PAINTING, DRAWING, COLLAGE, CREATIVE WRITING, SCULPTURE, TEXTILES AND PRINTMAKING.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £6,907 to £49,185 during the period, resulting in a net income of £42,278. The charity holds £75,424 in cash at bank against current liabilities of £30,604, indicating a strong liquidity position. The trustees report that the charity is a viable entity with adequate resources to continue its operations.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Barbara Anne Hastings-Asatourian
- Catherine Gail Naden Mrs
- Clare Isherwood MRS
- ELEANOR JULIA TOVEY BROMLEY MRS
- Lindsay Allott Mrs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £144k | £102k |
Common questions
Is GLOSSOP ARTS PROJECT CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £6,907 to £49,185 during the period, resulting in a net income of £42,278. The charity holds £75,424 in cash at bank against current liabilities of £30,604, indicating a strong liquidity position. The trustees report that the charity is a viable entity with adequate resources to continue its operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/02/2024 | £237k | Glossop Arts Project - Arts for Wellbeing |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| Point North Community Foundation | 1 | £114k |
| PETER SOWERBY FOUNDATION | 1 | £37k |
| THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| CRH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
| W G EDWARDS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- PIONEER PROJECTS (CELEBRATORY ARTS) LIMITED
- ARTS FOR LIFE PROJECT (UK)
- ARTS FOR RECOVERY IN THE COMMUNITY
- HEADWAY ARTS
- GLOSSOP AND DISTRICT VOLUNTEER BUREAU
- RT COMMUNITY PROJECTS LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLOSSOP ARTS PROJECT CIO | £144k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PIONEER PROJECTS (CELEBRATORY ARTS) LIMITED | £386k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ARTS FOR LIFE PROJECT (UK) | £275k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARTS FOR RECOVERY IN THE COMMUNITY | £443k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEADWAY ARTS | £365k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GLOSSOP AND DISTRICT VOLUNTEER BUREAU | £961k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |