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ArtsEkta

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £899.3K

  • Spending

    £784.4K

Charity no. 102412 Date registered. 07/05/2015

Public benefits

Purpose 1 Public Benefit The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the provision of high quality, low cost and accessible arts, culture and heritage events for members of the general public to engage with as audiences and participants. The beneficiaries receive knowledge and a better understanding of the arts, culture and heritage

of the different cultures that are within Northern Ireland. This purpose does not give rise to harm for beneficiaries. The beneficiaries of this purpose are people living in Northern Ireland, and in particular hard to reach communities living in areas of high deprivation who do often access or participate in the arts. There is no private benefit that flows from this purpose. Purpose 2 Public Benefit The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the provision of subsidised arts, cultural and heritage outreach programmes across education and community settings, in addition to employment and professional development programmes for creative practitioners primarily in the local arts sector. The beneficiaries receive access to information relating to human rights, conflict resolution, good relations, equality and diversity which helps them to question perceptions, stereo types and racialism. This purpose does not give rise to harm for beneficiaries. The beneficiaries of this purpose are people living in Northern Ireland, and in particular hard to reach communities living in areas of high deprivation who do often access or participate in the arts. A key target beneficiary also includes creative practitioners within local and minority ethnic communities who are working or aspire to work in the field of interculturalism. There is no private benefit that flows from this purpose. Purpose 3 Public Benefit The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the provision of subsidised intercultural exchange programmes that help to combat racism and sectarianism and lead to the development of a shared and vibrant society. The beneficiaries receive access to information relating to human rights, conflict resolution, good relations, equality and diversity which helps them to question perceptions, stereo types and racialism. This purpose does not give rise to harm for beneficiaries. The beneficiaries of this purpose are people living in Northern Ireland, and in particular hard to reach communities living in areas of high deprivation where racism and sectarianism continues to manifest at a local level. A key target beneficiary also includes historic and new migrant communities who require indirect support services to help integrate into society, express cultural identity and ensure civic participation. There is no private benefit that flows from this purpose.

What your organisation does

ArtsEkta is a multi-award winning arts and cultural organisation working throughout Northern Ireland. ArtsEkta is based in Belfast and is home to the Belfast Mela (held annually during the August Bank Holiday weekend). ArtsEkta is dedicated to strengthening and deepening relationships between different cultures and communities through a series

of exciting and inspiring cultural based programmes. Further information regarding our projects and service delivery can be found on our website: www.artsekta.org.uk

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
  • The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity

Who the charity helps

  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • Ethnic minorities
  • General public
  • Men
  • Older people
  • Parents
  • Specific areas of deprivation
  • Voluntary and community sector
  • Women
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Arts
  • Community development
  • Cultural
  • Heritage/historical
  • Volunteer development

This display is a broad summary of the charity’s financial information. For a full understanding of the charity’s finances, the reader should view the PDF accounts and reports under the Documents tab above.

Income

£899.3K

Spending

£784.4K

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2024

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2023

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2021

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

To promote the benefit of the public in Northern Ireland (the “area of benefit”) without distinction of gender, sexual orientation, age, race, disability, ethnicity, or political, religious or other opinion by associating with the statutory authorities, voluntary and community organisations and inhabitants in a common effort:- (1) To promote Indian and ethnic arts, culture and heritage by: (i) organising, promoting, presenting, producing and managing festivals, concerts, performances, events, broadcasts, entertainments and exhibitions; (ii) stimulating the artistic creativity of people by the provision of training, support, facilities for artistic expression and the opportunity to take part in performances; (iii) encouraging appreciation for, understanding of and active participation in Indian and ethnic arts, culture and heritage. (2) To advance community development and, in particular, the promotion of the community and voluntary sector for the benefit of the public by providing support, information, services, and facilities to community and voluntary groups and encouraging and facilitating such organisations to participate in arts and cultural events (3) To promote integration, inclusion, diversity and equality, cultural understanding and social cohesion.

Governing document

Memorandum and Articles

Other name

  • 8 Trustees
  • 6 Employees
  • 20 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Nisha Tandon, Artsekta, Glendinning House, 6 Murray Street, Belfast, BT1 6DN

Trustee board

Trustee
Ms Sarah Pamela Ballantine
Mr Mukesh Sharma
Dr Mathummal Satish Kumar
Mrs Hazel Francey
Mr Stephen Mcgarry
Ms Janice Smith
Lynne Stevenson
Mrs Nikita Kelly Anne Ferguson

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland
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