THE ART MINISTRY
The Art Ministry is a charity who run weekly arts and crafts groups and clubs for a wide variety of people from Essex. We focus on people who are most likely to benefit from the opportunity that being involved in creative activity provides for making friends, boosting self confidence and improving self esteem.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £7,160 in 2024, with total receipts of £53,359 and total payments of £46,199. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash reserves stood at £48,122 at year-end, contributing to total cash funds of £86,352. The trustees reviewed their reserves policy to ensure the charity can meet commitments and cope with funding fluctuations.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees reviewed the policy on Reserves in order to ensure that the Charity can meet its commitments, allow for contingencies and cope with fluctuations caused by timing gaps in funding of new and existing activities.” — page 7
“One Trustee received remuneration of £4,841 (2023: £9,074) for their role as a Session Leader, in line with the standard pay structure of the Charity, as permitted by its Declaration of Trust.”
“One Trustee received remuneration of £4,841 (2023: £9,074) for their role as a Session Leader, in line with the standard pay structure of the Charity, as permitted by its Declaration of Trust.”
Trustees
- ALLAN WEBB
- Cindy Chilvers
- Jane Marie Beeston
- Tanya Jane Sewell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £53k | £46k |
| 31/12/2023 | £74k | £56k |
| 31/12/2022 | £61k | £34k |
| 31/12/2021 | £29k | £28k |
| 31/12/2020 | £30k | £21k |
Common questions
Is THE ART MINISTRY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £7,160 in 2024, with total receipts of £53,359 and total payments of £46,199. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash reserves stood at £48,122 at year-end, contributing to total cash funds of £86,352. The trustees reviewed their reserves policy to ensure the charity can meet commitments and cope with funding fluctuations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE ART MINISTRY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ART MINISTRY as a grant recipient include THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION, ROSCA TRUST, CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST, NORMAN GARON TRUST, MAGDALEN HOSPITAL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £12k | |
| ROSCA TRUST | FY2025 | £6k | |
| ROSCA TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| ROSCA TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| NORMAN GARON TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Grant funding of activities |
| ROSCA TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| ROSCA TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| MAGDALEN HOSPITAL TRUST | FY2026 | £1k | |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £673 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 29/07/2024 | £20k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/04/2022 | £3k | Creative Jubilee Community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/08/2021 | £2k | Creating Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/08/2021 | £10k | The Art Ministry - Creating Community |
| UK government | 23/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/06/2012 | £950 | The Art Ministry - 20 years of Caring through Creativity |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/01/2006 | £4k | Special Needs Arts |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/12/2004 | £50k | "An Exploration and Celebration Through Art" |