BISHOPSLAND EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Registered charity 1093301 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BISHOPSLAND WORKSHOPS
The provision of postgraduate training in the fine and the applied arts and crafts to persons who are in financial need and the assistance in the establishment of such persons as artists craftsmen and designers. In furtherance of these objects it provides a postgraduate course in silversmithing and jewellery for recent graduates.The charity seeks to be a centre of excellence.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £150,580 for the year, with total income increasing by 119% to £492,837. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves are held at £627,291, which is above their stated policy target of £150,000. The going concern basis is supported by agreed grant contracts for the foreseeable future.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: £150,000 (held: £627k)
“the Trustees agreed that the revenue reserve should be set to £150,000 which considers the need to provide the continuation of the programme should there be a hiatus once it has commenced.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Nugee Foundation, whereby Andrew Nugee is a trustee of, and was a trustee during the year of Bishopland Educational Trust, made unrestricted grants totalling £6,000.
“The Nugee Foundation, whereby Andrew Nugee is a trustee of, and was a trustee during the year of Bishopland Educational Trust, made unrestricted grants totalling £6,000.” — page 23
“During 2024, Ms K Paynter, a former trustee, also received £8,034 for providing cover for a member of staff.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Former trustee Ms K Paynter received £8,034 in 2024 for providing cover for a member of staff.
“The Nugee Foundation, whereby Andrew Nugee is a trustee of, and was a trustee during the year of Bishopland Educational Trust, made unrestricted grants totalling £6,000.” — page 23
“During 2024, Ms K Paynter, a former trustee, also received £8,034 for providing cover for a member of staff.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
4 registered titles in 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.
- Tom JOneschair
- Craig Menzies
- Glenn Hawksbee
- Joanna Gregory
- PETER WHITE
- Rebecca Kirk
- Rebecca Knott
- Rebecca van Rooijen
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is BISHOPSLAND EDUCATIONAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £150,580 for the year, with total income increasing by 119% to £492,837. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves are held at £627,291, which is above their stated policy target of £150,000. The going concern basis is supported by agreed grant contracts for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BISHOPSLAND EDUCATIONAL TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BISHOPSLAND EDUCATIONAL TRUST as a grant recipient include THE SOUTH SQUARE TRUST, NEWBY TRUST LIMITED, THE GOLDSMITHS CENTRE, DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST, THE COMPANY OF ARTS SCHOLARS CHARITABLE TRUST.
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