THE GARAGE ART GROUP

Registered charity 1071979 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

To provide art related activities, in a safe environment,for adults with learning and /or mental disabilities. We encourage self reliance and motivation, which improves self confidence. All classes have professional volunteers

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Latest income
£73k
Latest spending
£75k
Registered
1998
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £1,867 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £26,403 to £24,536. Per the balance sheet, the charity held net current assets of £18,518 and total net assets of £24,536 at the year-end. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable requirements.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Worcestershire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/07/2025£73k£75k
31/07/2024£82k£70k
31/07/2023£48k£63k
31/07/2022£58k£58k
31/07/2021£62k£39k

Common questions

Is THE GARAGE ART GROUP financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £1,867 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £26,403 to £24,536. Per the balance sheet, the charity held net current assets of £18,518 and total net assets of £24,536 at the year-end. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds THE GARAGE ART GROUP?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GARAGE ART GROUP as a grant recipient include DIDYMUS, MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND, THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION, JOHN MARTIN'S CHARITY, THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
DIDYMUSFY2022£10k
MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUNDFY2022£5k
THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATIONFY2024£4k
JOHN MARTIN'S CHARITYFY2026£3kRelief in need
THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATIONFY2021£3k
THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONFY2023£3k
THE ELMLEY FOUNDATIONFY2023£2k
THE SAINTBURY TRUSTFY2023£2kDisability & Ill-health
THE SAINTBURY TRUSTFY2022£2kCommunity
MISSES BARRIE CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2026£1k
BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATIONFY2024£1kTwenty black stacking chairs for this charity providing therapeutic art sessions for individuals with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and/or mental
THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUSTFY2022£1kArts and Culture
MISSES BARRIE CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£1k
DUMBRECK CHARITYFY2023£1kCare of the Elderly and Physically/Mentally Handicapped
THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATIONFY2022£1k
DUMBRECK CHARITYFY2025£1kCare of the Elderly and Physically/Mentally Handicapped
THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUSTFY2023£1kArts and Culture
THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUSTFY2025£1kArts and Culture
THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUSTFY2024£1kArts and Culture

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund18/01/2019£10k"See Me"