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Independent Arts

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
297474
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed April 26, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Aug. 14, 1987
Legal form
Charitable company
Company number
02147908

Address

Address
48/49 High Street
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 1SE

Activities

Through the power of creativity we create a healthier, happier, more fulfilled and connected society on the Isle of Wight. We are a pioneering creative health charity. We deliver co-created artistic programmes to support mental health, wellbeing and physical health.

Objects: (A) To Promote, Maintain, Improve And Advance The Education Of The Public And In Particular Persons Having Special Needs In The Arts Generally And In Particular By The Production Of Educational Plays And The Encouragement Of The Arts Including (By Way Of Example Only And Not Of Limitation) The Arts Of Ballet, Film, Drama, Mime, Dance, Singing And Music, Poetry, Literature, The Graphic Arts, Sculpture Crafts And Design On The Isle Of Wight. (B) The Provision Of Facilities For Recreation Or Other Leisure-Time Occupation, Particularly Therapeutic Facilities In The Interests Of Social Welfare, With The Object Of Improving The Conditions Of Life For The Public At Large And In Particular For Mentally Or Physically Handicapped Or Aged Or Other Persons Having Special Needs On The Isle Of Wight

Classification

How
Provides Human Resources, Provides Services
What
Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Economic/community Development/employment
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

Geography

Area of benefit
Isle Of Wight
Local Authority
Isle Of Wight

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
July 31, 2025 April 26, 2026On time £439,224 £374,616
July 31, 2024 April 11, 2025On time £343,413 £380,628
July 31, 2023 Jan. 17, 2024On time £307,357 £412,803
July 31, 2022 March 20, 2023On time £303,510 £412,513
July 31, 2021 March 17, 2022On time £376,927 £300,139

Trustees

Name Appointed
Jacqueline Heany (Chair) Jan. 27, 2022
Brian James Marriott July 30, 2020
Esme Bates Oct. 30, 2025
Gary John Peace Oct. 30, 2025
Graham Barnetson Jan. 27, 2022
Jodie Jones July 19, 2018
Jonathan Bean Dec. 19, 2023
Leah Rice Dec. 19, 2023
Louise Elliott Oct. 30, 2025
Monica Ogilvy-Morris Dec. 19, 2023