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Sector Insight Report 23/24

This report provides a snapshot of the arts centre sector, based on financial information relating to 2023/24.

It draws on financial data from 124 arts centres across three years, alongside selected case studies that highlight the sector’s unique contribution to communities, the economy, and public life.

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Sector Insight Report 22/23

This report provides a snapshot of the arts centre sector, based on financial information relating to 2021/22 and 2022/23.

It is the first time that this information has been brought together to highlight the opportunities and challenges that exist within the arts centre sector.

It presents a mixed picture: clearly arts centres are under huge financial pressures, as a result of COVID recovery, high inflation and the cost of living crisis, but their business models offer opportunities to survive and grow with the right support.

Autumn 2021 Update

Browse the latest update on Future Arts Centres activity, including the National Lottery’s 25th Annniversary project, Here and Now, and the publication of a new book, Tactics for the Tightrope by Mark Robinson.

Annual Report 2016-17

This report covers activity undertaken by nine leading UK arts centres during 2016/17, and is intended to provide a snapshot of the artistic, social and economic contribution and impact the arts centre sector is making.

Annual Report 2015-16

This report covers activity undertaken by nine leading UK arts centres during 2015/16, and is intended to provide a snapshot of the artistic, social and economic contribution and impact the arts centre sector is making.