FRIENDS OF HELMSHORE TEXTILE MUSEUMS
Carry out fundraising activities such as Spring and Christmas Fairs, Quiz Nights and Book Sales to support special purchases and projects for the Museum.Provide volunteer support for the Museums events.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an excess of receipts over payments of £32,648 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £55,826.32. The independent examiner confirmed that no unusual items or disclosures required explanation and that the accounts complied with applicable regulations. The charity operates an informal reserves policy managed by the Treasurer and senior committee members.
What the accounts disclose
“The association works closely with the staff of The Helmshore Mills Textile Museums. With Lancashire County Council Museum Service for volunteering and training. They also work closely with and support the Higher Mill Museum Trust.” — page 2
“The association is proudly committed to making a donation of £10,000 to support a grant application by the Museum Conservation & Collections Team to Arts Council England.” — page 4
“The association works closely with the staff of The Helmshore Mills Textile Museums. With Lancashire County Council Museum Service for volunteering and training. They also work closely with and support the Higher Mill Museum Trust.” — page 2
“The association is proudly committed to making a donation of £10,000 to support a grant application by the Museum Conservation & Collections Team to Arts Council England.” — page 4
Trustees
- Laura Gillchair
- Anne Rawcliffe
- Rachel Theresa Woods
- Stephen Harris
- WOJCIECH PETER JANCZYK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £38k | £5k |
| 31/03/2024 | £7k | £8k |
| 31/03/2023 | £6k | £4k |
| 31/03/2022 | £2k | £2k |
| 31/03/2021 | £430 | £929 |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF HELMSHORE TEXTILE MUSEUMS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an excess of receipts over payments of £32,648 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £55,826.32. The independent examiner confirmed that no unusual items or disclosures required explanation and that the accounts complied with applicable regulations. The charity operates an informal reserves policy managed by the Treasurer and senior committee members. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/08/2000 | £5k | "This group educates the public by promotion support assistance and improvement of the Helmshore Textile Museums. The group now wishes to pro" |