COMMUNITY ARTS NORTHWEST
CAN supports diverse communities and artists in Greater Manchester by helping them to develop high-quality, meaningful participatory arts projects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free unrestricted reserves of £67,146 at the year end, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately six months' running costs (£182,278). The charity reported a net decrease in total funds of £6,671 for the year, driven by a deficit in restricted funds, while remaining highly reliant on core grants from Arts Council England and Manchester City Council.
What the accounts disclose
“Our Arts Council England grant made up 67% of income” — page 13
“The trustees have established a policy whereby an amount equivalent to approximately 6 months running costs should be held in reserves.” — page 13
Trustees
- Dr Rajesh Ramanbhai Patelchair
- Denis Skelton
- Julie Ryder
- PEGGY MULONGO
- Rebecca Davis
- Remi Adefeysian
- Sherelle Zandra Marilyn Fairweather
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £292k | £298k |
| 31/03/2024 | £327k | £306k |
| 31/03/2023 | £329k | £301k |
| 31/03/2022 | £345k | £334k |
| 31/03/2021 | £336k | £241k |
Common questions
Is COMMUNITY ARTS NORTHWEST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free unrestricted reserves of £67,146 at the year end, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately six months' running costs (£182,278). The charity reported a net decrease in total funds of £6,671 for the year, driven by a deficit in restricted funds, while remaining highly reliant on core grants from Arts Council England and Manchester City Council. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/04/2019 | £10k | Souk and Sanctuary |
| UK government | 08/06/2017 | £195k | National Portfolio Organisations |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 26/09/2012 | £58k | "Living Histories" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/04/2008 | £10k | Exodus Positive Action Planning for Refugee Women |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/02/2006 | £5k | Exodus Refugee Arts Festival 2006 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/01/2006 | £150k | Exodus Refugee Arts 3-year programme of work with young people |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/05/2004 | £5k | Digital-media training project |