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Art Against Knives

Aak

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1140866
Status
Registered
Registered
March 22, 2011
Legal form
Charitable company

Address

Address
Art Against Knives Ltd
21-27 Lambs Conduit Street
London
WC1N 3GS

Activities

ART AGAINST KNIVES works to reduce the root causes of knife crime through youth-led arts initiatives that provide an alternative to violent gang culture. Our vision is to create a platform for young people to engage with their local community through creative opportunities.

Objects: Art Against Knivescharitable Objects1. The Advancement Of Citizenship And Community Development, In Particular By The Promotion Of Youth-Led Creative Projects In Socially And Economically Deprived Communities.2. The Advancement Of The Education Of Young People, In Particular In The Field Of The Creative Arts.3. The Promotion Of Religious And Racial Harmony And Of Equality And Diversity, In Particular Among Young People In Socially Or Economically Deprived Communities And Communities Facing Social Or Economic Change.4. The Relief Of Those In Need By Reason Of Youth, Financial Hardship Or Other Disadvantage.

Classification

How
Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
General Charitable Purposes, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Economic/community Development/employment
Who
Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Region
Throughout London

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
Dec. 31, 2024 £826,536 £759,604 £350,137 17
Dec. 31, 2023 £767,832 £653,399 £283,205 15
Dec. 31, 2022 £583,737 £615,581 £168,772 11
Dec. 31, 2021 £364,164 £619,346 — —
Dec. 31, 2020 £650,168 £506,124 £455,798 7

Trustees

Name Appointed
Becky Graham Nov. 18, 2025
Emma Snell Nov. 18, 2025
James Pole Sept. 24, 2020
Remi Fairweather Stride Nov. 18, 2025