THE QUILTERS' GUILD OF THE BRITISH ISLES
Registered charity 1067361 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE QUILTER'S GUILD OF THE BRITISH ISLES, THE QUILTERS GUILD · also registered in Scotland as SC043174 (OSCR)
Promoting and maintaining inter alia for the public benefit the art history heritage and techniques of the allied crafts of patchwork, applique and quilting.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £67,585 for the year ended 31 October 2025, marking a return to profitability after previous challenges. However, the trustees note that free reserves of £399,424 remain below the stated policy target of covering 12 months of operating expenditure, which is calculated at £482,833. The trustees acknowledge that rebuilding reserves to the required level remains a key priority while managing ongoing economic pressures.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Membership (47% of income)
“Membership income has grown, Gift Aid recovery has strengthened, and trading performance has remained robust.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £399k; policy: 12 months of operating expenditure)
“Free reserves at the year end totalled £399,424. The Guild’s reserves policy requires sufficient reserves to cover approximately 12 months of operational costs, currently calculated at £482,833. While the current position represents a substantial improvement, it remains below the policy target.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Purchase from subsidiary
“During the year the Charity made purchases from Festival of Quilts Limited, the subsidiary, of £72,096 (2024: £67,610). The Charity received a charitable donation made under gift aid of £26,436 (2024: £1,129). Details of outstanding balances as at the year-end are given in note 19 of these Financial Statements.” — page 58
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Festival of Quilts Limited
“The Charity has one wholly owned subsidiary; Festival of Quilts Ltd (“FOQ Ltd”) known as QGBI Enterprises, QShop, and now trading as Quiltworks. This company’s principal activity is that of raising funds for the Quilters’ Guild.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Clive Owen LLP. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered titlein England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/10/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£20k
Reported reserves equal ~7.8 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
- Anne Elizabeth Bone
- ELIZABETH INGLE
- Maureen Dawn Masterton
- Melanie Jane Williams
- Philipa Merrill Tanton
- Susan Mary Batchelor
- YVONNE GAIL ROMAIN · trustee of 1 other charity
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE QUILTERS' GUILD OF THE BRITISH ISLES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £67,585 for the year ended 31 October 2025, marking a return to profitability after previous challenges. However, the trustees note that free reserves of £399,424 remain below the stated policy target of covering 12 months of operating expenditure, which is calculated at £482,833. The trustees acknowledge that rebuilding reserves to the required level remains a key priority while managing ongoing economic pressures. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Clive Owen LLP.
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