THE FEDERATION OF MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES OF WALES
The Federation is the organisation for all museum workers, both paid and voluntary in Wales. It exists to promote good practice in the museums and galleries across the country and to provide a forum for discussion of museum issues affecting members.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £48,692 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £92,118 to £43,426. Per the trustees' report, free/unrestricted reserves were £31,284, which remains above the stated policy target of at least £30,000. The trustees confirmed adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Government grants - 151,321” — page 19
“Sufficient reserves are maintained to cover predicted expenses for a period of 12 months; the trustees have agreed to maintain at least £30,000 as a reserve.” — page 10
“Due to the nature of the charity, the museums or organisations employing 6 of our trustees N Thomas, N Blackamore, C Canham, K Murdoch, R Rogers and K Griffin received grants totalling £41,289 (2024: ten Trustees £25,504). No Trustees received honorariums.” — page 28
Trustees
- Carly Davies
- Carol Ann Whittaker
- Carrie Canham
- Karen Norma Murdoch
- Kenneth Griffin
- Nigel Martin Blackamore
- Rhian Hall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £161k | £209k |
| 31/03/2024 | £193k | £229k |
| 31/03/2023 | £285k | £278k |
| 31/03/2022 | £402k | £540k |
| 31/03/2021 | £157k | £412k |
Common questions
Is THE FEDERATION OF MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES OF WALES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £48,692 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £92,118 to £43,426. Per the trustees' report, free/unrestricted reserves were £31,284, which remains above the stated policy target of at least £30,000. The trustees confirmed adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JULIA RAUSING TRUST | 1 | £761k |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £733k |
| COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £173k |
| NATIONAL ART COLLECTIONS FUND | 1 | £118k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE ANTHONY AND ELIZABETH MELLOWS CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £6k |
| The Ashley Family Foundation | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE FEDERATION OF BRITISH ARTISTS
- NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WALES
- CWMNI PLAS GLYN'Y-WEDDW LIMITED
- THE MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION
- THE MIDDLESEX FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES
- NML FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FEDERATION OF MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES OF WALES | £161k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FEDERATION OF BRITISH ARTISTS | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WALES | £49.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CWMNI PLAS GLYN'Y-WEDDW LIMITED | £1.3m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION | £2.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MIDDLESEX FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES | £258k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |