ARTS ACTIVE TRUST
Through outreach programmes devised, facilitated and implemented by Arts Active to promote the arts. The charity works with Cardiff Council and other partners in Wales, to engage with communities in Cardiff and beyond; to encourage interest in and appreciation of music, performing arts and multidisciplinary arts projects through participation, education and audience development.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £25,294 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £248,877 to £223,583. The trustees confirmed that funding is secured for key grant funders and expressed confidence in the charity's future for the next 12 months based on current free reserves. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities 4 13,816 161,064 174,880” — page 23
Trustees
- David Baxterchair
- BRIAN WEIR
- Christina Jane Macaulay
- Lowri Hale
- Marie Philippe
- Ruby Llewelyn
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £177k | £203k |
| 31/03/2024 | £182k | £219k |
| 31/03/2023 | £246k | £201k |
| 31/03/2022 | £300k | £198k |
| 31/03/2021 | £126k | £114k |
Common questions
Is ARTS ACTIVE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £25,294 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £248,877 to £223,583. The trustees confirmed that funding is secured for key grant funders and expressed confidence in the charity's future for the next 12 months based on current free reserves. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ARTS ACTIVE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ARTS ACTIVE TRUST as a grant recipient include DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST, THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Soundworks Youth |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/04/2026 | £20k | Community Health and Wellbeing Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/06/2024 | £291k | Reading Room Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/03/2019 | £10k | Open Orchestra |