Question 1

What is the mission of KIRKGATE ARTS?

Accepted Answer

Kirkgate Arts celebrates the arts and the creativity, culture and heritage of the communities of Cockermouth and the wider region of West Cumbria. At our venue, the Kirkgate Centre, we bring audiences, participants and diverse professional artists together and provide facilities and support to a wide range of other creative artists, community activities and businesses,

Question 2

What is the financial size of KIRKGATE ARTS?

Accepted Answer

KIRKGATE ARTS is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £596,276 and total expenditure of £346,260.

Question 3

How does KIRKGATE ARTS allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 91.9% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 8.1% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (99.0%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of KIRKGATE ARTS?

Accepted Answer

KIRKGATE ARTS employs 5 staff members and is supported by 10 volunteers.

Question 5

Does KIRKGATE ARTS receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 36.1% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does KIRKGATE ARTS pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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