Expenditure data
Grant commitments
Grant commitments
We break down spending into detail so you can see where your money goes, how we’re paid and what expenses we claim.
In this section you’ll find information on our recent grant commitments.
Items of spend
Items of spend
Each month, we publish a list of Items of spend over £500.
Contracts and tender documents over £10,000
Contracts and tender documents over £10,000
Details of all new contracts entered into by the Arts Council from 1 January 2011 and all new tender documents for contracts over £10,000 can be viewed on the Contracts Finder website.
COINS spending data
COINS spending data
Historic Combined Online Information System (COINS) spending data
COINS data is used by the Treasury to collect financial data from across the public sector. The data is used for fiscal management, producing Parliamentary Supply Estimates and public expenditure statistics, preparing Whole of Government Accounts and meeting data requirements of the Office for National Statistics.
Prompt payment performance
Prompt payment performance
As a Non Departmental Government Body the Arts Council England is committed to creating a supportive environment in which ambitious businesses can flourish.
Late payment is a key issue for business, especially smaller businesses as it can adversely affect their cash flow and jeopardises their ability to trade. The Government recognises that the public sector should set a strong example by paying promptly.
Financial year 2023 - 2024 | Percentage of invoices paid within 5 days | Percentage of invoices paid within 30 days |
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1st quarter | 93 | 7 |
2nd quarter | 99 | 1 |
3rd quarter | 99 | 1 |
4th quarter | 97 | 3 |
Financial year 2022 - 2023 | Percentage of invoices paid within 5 days | Percentage of invoices paid within 30 days |
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1st quarter | 92 | 8 |
2nd quarter | 99 | 1 |
3rd quarter | 97 | 3 |
4th quarter | 89 | 11 |