# ART AGAINST KNIVES

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1140866
- **Other names:** AAK
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** March 22, 2011
- **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=1140866


## Contact

- **Address:** Art Against Knives Ltd, 21-27 Lambs Conduit Street, London
- **Postcode:** WC1N 3GS
- **Phone:** 02030047974
- **Email:** hello@artagainstknives.com
- **Website:** www.artagainstknives.com



## Activities

**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.

**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.




## 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

- Throughout London



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £826536 | £759604 | £350137 | 17 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £767832 | £653399 | £283205 | 15 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £583737 | £615581 | £168772 | 11 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £364164 | £619346 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £650168 | £506124 | £455798 | 7 |



## Trustees

- Becky Graham — appointed Nov. 18, 2025
- Emma Snell — appointed Nov. 18, 2025
- James Pole — appointed Sept. 24, 2020
- Remi Fairweather Stride — appointed Nov. 18, 2025