CASTLEFIELD GALLERY
The charity provides an educational service using contemporary visual arts. It does so by presenting new and thought-provoking exhibitions, events, talks and workshops accessible by the public. Its talent development activities for emerging artists such as mentoring, training and other professional development facilities act to nurture creativity and connect them with audiences.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £186,390, which the trustees confirmed met their policy target of a minimum £95,000. The charity reported net assets of £524,959 and total cash income of £334,618 for the year ended 31 March 2025. Per the trustees' report, the organisation's finances are described as secure with confidence in continuing operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“In 2024/25 total cash income included 16% generated from cash donations, 9% Trusts & Foundation awards, 44% public grant funding (Arts Council England NPO formed c.21% of annual cash income and Manchester City Council Cultural Partnership funding c.6%), 16% in earned income secured via charitable activities and 15% in other earned income.” — page 29
“The gallery holds a 150-year leasehold with 355 Deansgate Management Limited dated from 1 January 2001, without charge - the Arts Council England charge period having ended in August 2021. Castlefield Gallery is a Company Director of 355 Deansgate Management Limited, a company of which it also holds a £37 investment. 355 Deansgate Management Limited owns the freehold for 355 Deansgate in entirety.” — page 31
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Alisha Kadrichair
- ADRIAN SLATCHER
- Ceri Sarah Hand
- Chara Lewis
- Christina Mariama Attah
- Gemma Victoria Redgrave
- Katie Georgina Delamere
- Margaret Bourke
- Paul Flint
- Professor Sandeep Ranote
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £671k | £628k |
| 31/03/2024 | £608k | £700k |
| 31/03/2023 | £662k | £788k |
| 31/03/2022 | £772k | £689k |
| 31/03/2021 | £696k | £535k |
Common questions
Is CASTLEFIELD GALLERY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £186,390, which the trustees confirmed met their policy target of a minimum £95,000. The charity reported net assets of £524,959 and total cash income of £334,618 for the year ended 31 March 2025. Per the trustees' report, the organisation's finances are described as secure with confidence in continuing operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CASTLEFIELD GALLERY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CASTLEFIELD GALLERY as a grant recipient include Brian Mercer Trust, THE HAWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST, THE FENTON ARTS TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Mercer Trust | FY2025 | £34k | |
| THE HAWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £15k | Support painting as a priority and consider other genres |
| THE HAWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £13k | Support painting and other genres |
| THE HAWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | Support painting as a priority and consider other genres. |
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | |
| Brian Mercer Trust | FY2024 | £2k | Arts |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FREELANDS FOUNDATION LIMITED | 2 | £669k |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | 2 | £10k |
| JERWOOD FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £543k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £335k |
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £111k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £96k |
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | 1 | £42k |
Charities like this
- THE SHOWROOM GALLERY LTD.
- NEWCASTLE ARTS CENTRE TRUST LTD
- BALTIC FLOUR MILLS VISUAL ARTS TRUST
- ARTSWORK LIMITED
- MK GALLERY
- NEW CONTEMPORARIES (1988) LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLEFIELD GALLERY | £671k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SHOWROOM GALLERY LTD. | £409k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEWCASTLE ARTS CENTRE TRUST LTD | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BALTIC FLOUR MILLS VISUAL ARTS TRUST | £6.8m | £100,001 - £110,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARTSWORK LIMITED | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MK GALLERY | £1.8m | £85,000 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |