SUMMERTOWN ARTS COMMUNITY

Registered charity 1213117 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SUMMERTOWN ARTS PROJECTS LTD.

The object of the CIO is the promotion of the arts for the public benefit, including but not limited to visual arts and crafts, dance, drama, music, film, literature and poetry through the provision of affordable and appropriate workspace; the provision of space for rehearsals and outreach activities, through particpatory classes, courses, workshops, public events and performances.

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Latest income
£870k
Latest spending
£7k
Registered
2025
Accounts read
FY2026

Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £862,749, comprising £847,663 in restricted funds for the purchase of a building and £15,086 in unrestricted funds. The trustees report that the building purchase has been completed and the charity aims to build a cash reserve of three months' running costs for future operations. The filing confirms that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Grants (70% of income)
Of this total £603,227 came as grants, £233,907 from our JustGiving campaigns, Corporate and Individual donations, and £28,028 in gift aid. — page 4
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months running costs (held: £15k)
Now we are operating the building, we will aim to build towards a cash reserve of three months running costs.
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Summertown Arts Community (matched by registered charity number).

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)

Total income
£870k
Total spending
£7k
Cost of raising funds
£368
Reserves (reported)
£15k
Employees
0

Reported reserves equal ~25.7 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Oxfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2026£870k£7k

Common questions

Is SUMMERTOWN ARTS COMMUNITY financially healthy?

Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £862,749, comprising £847,663 in restricted funds for the purchase of a building and £15,086 in unrestricted funds. The trustees report that the building purchase has been completed and the charity aims to build a cash reserve of three months' running costs for future operations. The filing confirms that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.