THE FRIENDS OF GUILDHALL ART GALLERY
a) Promote art by furthering the purposes & development of Guildhall Art Gallery, inc. encouraging the development of its facilities; b) engage in, support & co-ordinate education, research & publishing, advertising & other charitable work to further the purposes of the Guildhall Art Gallery; c) raise & receive monies & charitable contributions to be applied to above objects & activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that FoGAG carried forward an accumulated surplus of £87,154, comprising £73,727 in unrestricted funds and £13,427 in restricted funds. The charity reported an overall surplus of £23,158 for the year ended 31 December 2025. The trustees confirmed that the charity holds no fixed assets and employs no staff.
What the accounts disclose
“Our reserves policy is to continue to accumulate funds until the Guildhall Art Gallery presents a piece of art or project which is within our compass and objectives and also appeals to the Friends.” — page 3
Trustees
- JAEL REECEchair
- Claire Anstee
- DAVID BRADSHAW
- MR ROBERT HALL
- MRS S GASSON
- VIVIENNE LITTLECHILD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £27k | £4k |
| 31/12/2024 | £16k | £13k |
| 31/12/2023 | £19k | £10k |
| 31/12/2022 | £13k | £11k |
| 31/12/2021 | £12k | £4k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF GUILDHALL ART GALLERY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that FoGAG carried forward an accumulated surplus of £87,154, comprising £73,727 in unrestricted funds and £13,427 in restricted funds. The charity reported an overall surplus of £23,158 for the year ended 31 December 2025. The trustees confirmed that the charity holds no fixed assets and employs no staff. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.