# THE INSPIRE ARTS TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1111784
- **Other names:** THE INSPIRE TRUST, INSPIRE
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Oct. 24, 2005
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1111784


## Contact

- **Address:** THE INSPIRE ARTS TRUST, CAEDMON COMPLEX, BRISTOL ROAD, THORNBURY, BRISTOL
- **Postcode:** BS35 3JA
- **Phone:** 01454 414880
- **Email:** info@inspiretrust.org.uk
- **Website:** www.inspiretrust.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** (1)  TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PEOPLE, IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND ELSEWHERE, IN THE ARTS (INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR MUSIC, DRAMA AND DANCE).(2)  THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, EITHER GENERALLY OR INDIVIDUALLY, OF PEOPLE LIVING IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR ELSEWHERE BY: (A)  PROVIDING SUCH PERSONS WITH GOODS AND/OR SERVICES WHICH THEY COULD NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD THROUGH LACK OF MEANS; AND (B)  MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY FOR PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR ITEMS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES..

**Activities:** BALPA (Bristol Academy of Live Performing Arts) for ages 2 - 18 year olds in singing, dancing, musical theatre and instruments.  We run a bursary scheme for this to ensure it is accessible to all community members within this age range.  Community activities such as involvement in the carnival and Christmas lights switch on.  We are now running adult classes as well.

**Area of benefit:** THE UNITED KINGDOM AND ELSEWHERE.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Arts/culture/heritage/science
- **Who:** Children/young People, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £74899 | £76524 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £75481 | £64913 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £38020 | £50365 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £45524 | £40165 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2020 | £39259 | £39909 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Peter john Davies — appointed Jan. 23, 2025
- Richard David COLLIER-KEYWOOD
- Sean Cavanagh — appointed Dec. 17, 2014
- WILLIAM DOUGLAS BROWNING MCGINN — appointed March 17, 2011