THE CAMPAIGN FOR DRAWING
The charity delivers programmes to encourage and develop the use of drawing both by the general public and by professionals. The annual Big Draw is a month-long season of drawing events in October across the UK. The Power Drawing: Professional Development Programme shares with educators what the charity has learnt about the purposes and uses of drawing as an aid to learning.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £1,832 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a significant deficit in the prior year. Unrestricted reserves stood at £3,419, which the trustees consider necessary to continue activities and meet commitments for the following year. The charity has secured new sponsorship from Urban Space Holdings Ltd and the Trinity Buoy Wharf Trust to replace previous funding.
What the accounts disclose
“Urban Space Management Ltd 7,000” — page 9
“Urban Space Management (TBW) Ltd 59,961” — page 9
“Urban Space Management Ltd 7,000” — page 9
“Urban Space Management (TBW) Ltd 59,961” — page 9
Trustees
- ERIC GEORGE REYNOLDSchair
- Daniel McAuliffe
- Graham Southern
- Mark Chester
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £137k | £136k |
| 31/03/2024 | £165k | £192k |
| 31/03/2023 | £131k | £125k |
| 31/03/2022 | £93k | £113k |
| 31/03/2021 | £137k | £97k |
Common questions
Is THE CAMPAIGN FOR DRAWING financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £1,832 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a significant deficit in the prior year. Unrestricted reserves stood at £3,419, which the trustees consider necessary to continue activities and meet commitments for the following year. The charity has secured new sponsorship from Urban Space Holdings Ltd and the Trinity Buoy Wharf Trust to replace previous funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE CAMPAIGN FOR DRAWING?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CAMPAIGN FOR DRAWING as a grant recipient include TRINITY BUOY WHARF TRUST, THE GUILD OF ST GEORGE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRINITY BUOY WHARF TRUST | FY2022 | £50k | |
| TRINITY BUOY WHARF TRUST | FY2024 | £9k | |
| THE GUILD OF ST GEORGE | FY2024 | £6k | Grant funding of activities |
| TRINITY BUOY WHARF TRUST | FY2025 | £6k | |
| THE GUILD OF ST GEORGE | FY2022 | £2k |