FRIENDS OF THE VICTORIA ART GALLERY
Assistance in the purchase of artifacts for the gallery,organizing previews of exhibitions, sale of postcards, trips to artists studios and galleries, fund raising from Members subscriptions and donations, assistance with the adopt a picture campaign to facilitate restoration of damaged pictures.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased from £213,029 to £144,595 due to significant expenditure on refurbishment and grants. Despite this reduction, the trustees confirm that sufficient funds remain to meet ongoing costs and future requests. All funds held by the charity are unrestricted.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Dr MICHAEL ROWEchair
- CATHRYN HELEN GORDON SPENCE
- Candida Thring
- David Metcalfe
- John William Ennor
- Jonathan Cross
- Lucia Grimshaw
- MARIAN MCNEIR MBE
- PAM TWOHIG
- SANDRA LE MARCHANT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £33k | £27k |
| 31/03/2025 | £42k | £110k |
| 31/03/2024 | £71k | £10k |
| 31/03/2023 | £20k | £10k |
| 31/03/2022 | £16k | £13k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF THE VICTORIA ART GALLERY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased from £213,029 to £144,595 due to significant expenditure on refurbishment and grants. Despite this reduction, the trustees confirm that sufficient funds remain to meet ongoing costs and future requests. All funds held by the charity are unrestricted. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/10/2006 | £5k | Pump Room event |
| UK government | — | £32k | DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund |