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Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts

Newport, England · United Kingdom Charity No 272007 (Charity Commission) Education
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86 / 100
Integrity score
Strong transparency

About

Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts is an independent organisation based at Quay Arts in Newport Isle of Wight. Its purposes are the fostering and development of artistic knowledge, practice and understanding for the education of the public in the arts, creative practice and their presentation and development.

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Registration 16/20
Government registration ID on record +8
Sourced from official registry +4
Cross-referenced (2+ sources) +4
Profile not yet claimed by organization 0
Financial Transparency 24/30
No financial documents found on website 0
Financial filing on record +8
Revenue figure disclosed +6
Spending figure disclosed +6
Detailed financial breakdown disclosed +4
Governance 16/20
At least 1 officer disclosed +5
3+ officers disclosed +3
Officer titles disclosed +2
Executive compensation not disclosed 0
Mission / description on file +3
Founding date on file +3
Contact Availability 10/10
Website +3
Email +3
Phone +2
Physical address +2
Data Recency 15/20
Updated within 1 year +15
Newer data needed for full score 0
Red flags 0
No red flags detected, so nothing is deducted 0

Financials

Charity Commission (UK)
Annual revenue
£505,780
Reporting year
2025
To programmes
100%
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Leadership at a glance

Official filings
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Andrew D••••••••
Trustee
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Christopher W••••••••
Trustee
KI
Kimberley M••••••••
Trustee
LI
Lily B••••••••
Trustee

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GiveRadar Analysis

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.

  • Established in 1976, it predates 90% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Annual revenue
£505,780
100% to programs. Figures from Charity Commission (UK).
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021.
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Tax-deductible

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. STEVE ROSS FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership & board

Official filings

Board members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.

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7 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.

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No red flags detected

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Charity Commission removal None found
Open investigations None found
Governance scandals None found
Related-party deals None found
Excessive exec comp None found

Timeline

From official filings

Key dates from this charity's official filings, newest first.

FY2025
Form filed
£0.5M revenue, Charity Commission (UK)
FY2024
Form filed
£0.5M revenue, Charity Commission (UK)
FY2023
Form filed
£0.4M revenue, Charity Commission (UK)
FY2022
Form filed
£0.3M revenue, Charity Commission (UK)
FY2021
Form filed
£0.4M revenue, Charity Commission (UK)

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Reviews
3.5 average from 2 reviews
3.5
2 reviews
TW
Twinkle
Mar 26, 2026 · Donor Trustpilot Trustpilot
Serious issues with the staff here

Serious issues with the staff here: rude, no customer service orientation.

WH
Whammy Barre
Mar 26, 2026 · Donor Trustpilot Trustpilot
Great food

Great food. Lots of live events

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How it stacks up against peers

Compared with 8 similar education charities in United Kingdom.

Program spending Ahead of peers
This charity
100% Peer average
98%
Integrity Assessment Ahead of peers
This charity
86 Peer average
86

Cause areas in United Kingdom

Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.

Education
72,716
Health
26,318
Religion
24,342
Arts & Culture
24,283
Community Development
16,310
Social Services
8,665
Environment
6,258
Youth Development
4,668
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns · Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 7 disclosed in the public registry.
Donor reviews (external)
Trustpilot consumer reviews
Community reviews (verified email)
GiveRadar Community Reviews · 2 verified review(s) on file.

What we know and don't know

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Government registration
Official website
Headquarters address
Direct contact
Tax-deductibility
Founding date
Executive pay
Mission statement
Programs & activities

Data freshness

How current this profile is, and when we last checked it against the official source.

Last updated
September 1, 2026
Profile edits and newly added data
Registry checked
September 1, 2026
Reconciled with the official source
Latest financials
Financial year 2025
Most recent filing on record
Profile completeness
75%
Data points we track that are filled in

Methodology

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts

Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts is a registered education nonprofit based in Newport, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £506K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 2 community reviews with an average rating of 3.5/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.7/5 based on 2 reviews.

Based on official filings, Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts has £506K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts is an independent organisation based at Quay Arts in Newport Isle of Wight. Its purposes are the fostering and development of artistic knowledge, practice and understanding for the education of the public in the arts, creative practice and their presentation and development. Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1976.

Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.

Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts's registered charity number is 272007. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts is located in Newport, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.

Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts is based in Newport in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

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Quick facts about Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts

What is Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts?
Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts is a education charitable company based in Newport, United Kingdom. Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts is an independent organisation based at Quay Arts in Newport Isle of Wight. Its purposes are the fostering and development of artistic knowledge, practice and understanding for the education of the public in the arts, creative practice and their presentation and development.
When was Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts founded?
Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts was founded in 1976.
Where is Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts located?
Headquartered in Newport, England, United Kingdom.
What is Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £505,780. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts trustworthy?
Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts's website?
https://www.quayarts.org
Are donations to Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.