THE JULIA MARGARET CAMERON TRUST
Educate the public in the work of Julia Margaret Cameron, including the history of photography, and appreciation of modern photography as an artEncourage & promote awareness & knowledge of the historic Freshwater Circle & conservation of the Tennyson MileAdvance education & knowledge of the links from Julia Margaret Cameron's time in the significant milestones occurring since within West Wight
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit on total funds of £38,960 for the year ended 30 June 2025, reducing its total funds balance to £1,055,613. The trustees are actively monitoring cash flow and expenditure, and are reviewing assets and staffing to return the Trust to good financial health and provide a sustainable model for the future.
What the accounts disclose
“For the medium term, the Trust is striving to generate a cash reserve that would provide a buffer towards running costs — or three month’s running costs, which the Trustees have identified as £25,000.” — page 6
“The Trust owns the entire issued share capital consisting of 1 ordinary share of £1 of the trading subsidiary, JMCT Trading Limited.” — page 23
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Dr BRIAN JOHN COLES HINTON MBEchair
- DAVID WHITE
- JOHN GIDDINGS
- Jennifer Osborne
- ROGER SIMMONDS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £135k | £174k |
| 30/06/2024 | £123k | £133k |
| 30/06/2023 | £122k | £112k |
| 30/06/2022 | £159k | £151k |
| 30/06/2021 | £234k | £138k |
Common questions
Is THE JULIA MARGARET CAMERON TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit on total funds of £38,960 for the year ended 30 June 2025, reducing its total funds balance to £1,055,613. The trustees are actively monitoring cash flow and expenditure, and are reviewing assets and staffing to return the Trust to good financial health and provide a sustainable model for the future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/01/2006 | £7k | "Spread Your Wings" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 09/11/2004 | £11k | "Julia Margaret Cameron Collection" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/07/2004 | £10k | "Heritage Photographic Courses" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 14/06/2002 | £97k | "Dimbola Lodge - Restoration" |