THE SPEAKERS ART FUND
To advance the education of the public in its knowledge and understanding of the system of government through the acquisition, commissioning and display of art and the advancement of religion in the area surrounding the Palace of Westminster.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £746,139, which the Trustees consider necessary to provide adequate resources for future schemes and art acquisitions. The charity reported a net income of £110,341 for the year, supported by investment gains, and maintains a strong cash position with no outstanding charitable commitments.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Helen Wood
- Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
- Tom Goldsmith
- Victoria Jane Rock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £107k | £5k |
| 30/09/2024 | £129k | £13k |
| 30/09/2023 | £164k | £8k |
| 30/09/2022 | £50k | £3k |
| 30/09/2021 | £28k | £2k |
Common questions
Is THE SPEAKERS ART FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £746,139, which the Trustees consider necessary to provide adequate resources for future schemes and art acquisitions. The charity reported a net income of £110,341 for the year, supported by investment gains, and maintains a strong cash position with no outstanding charitable commitments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HUO FAMILY FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £2.3m |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.0m |
| ROYAL ARTILLERY INSTITUTION LIMITED | 1 | £1.3m |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £798k |
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £543k |
| NESTA | 1 | £324k |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £314k |
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £111k |
Charities like this
- NATIONAL ART COLLECTIONS FUND
- ROYAL ARTILLERY MUSEUM
- THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART FUND
- BANKSIDE GALLERY LIMITED
- THE SHOWROOM GALLERY LTD.
- THE INGRAM ART FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SPEAKERS ART FUND | £107k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL ART COLLECTIONS FUND | £17.7m | £150,001 - £160,000 | — | within | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL ARTILLERY MUSEUM | £825k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART FUND | £434k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| BANKSIDE GALLERY LIMITED | £448k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SHOWROOM GALLERY LTD. | £409k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |