FERMYNWOODS CONTEMPORARY ART LIMITED
Fermynwoods Contemporary Art is the leading visual arts organisation in rural North Northamptonshire. An established not-for-profit organisation working only with professional artists, delivering a range of high quality arts, education and outreach services in an area where there are few other cultural opportunities. The company is the main professional provider of such activities in the area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net incoming resource of £48,947 for the year, reversing a previous net outgoing position. Total reserves increased to £135,387, with unrestricted funds standing at £64,537. The trustees confirm that assets are adequate to fulfil obligations and the financial performance was satisfactory.
What the accounts disclose
“Fermynwoods Contemporary Art aims to maintain an appropriate level of unrestricted reserves to ensure operational continuity, manage financial risk, and provide resilience against fluctuations in income.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Richard Clintonchair
- Graham Keddie
- Joseph Anthony Flavin
- Joshua Allen
- Kardi Anna Somerfield
- Michelle Joy Brett
- Morag Carmichael
- Rhona Margaret Rowland
- Siobhan Marie Currie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £271k | £222k |
| 31/03/2024 | £220k | £237k |
| 31/03/2023 | £197k | £161k |
| 31/03/2022 | £190k | £158k |
| 31/03/2021 | £157k | £127k |
Common questions
Is FERMYNWOODS CONTEMPORARY ART LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net incoming resource of £48,947 for the year, reversing a previous net outgoing position. Total reserves increased to £135,387, with unrestricted funds standing at £64,537. The trustees confirm that assets are adequate to fulfil obligations and the financial performance was satisfactory. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FERMYNWOODS CONTEMPORARY ART LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FERMYNWOODS CONTEMPORARY ART LIMITED as a grant recipient include NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, DOUGLAS COMPTON JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST, THE HARPUR TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £49k | |
| DOUGLAS COMPTON JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £6k | |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | |
| DOUGLAS COMPTON JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| DOUGLAS COMPTON JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE HARPUR TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Dancing with digital |
| DOUGLAS COMPTON JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/09/2008 | £50k | "Look Into Fermyn Woods" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 17/06/2008 | £8k | "A Project By This Northamptonshire Group To Run A Themed Nature Walk Through Fermyn Woods, Featuring Art Work And An Audio Tour Depicting Th" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/06/2008 | £8k | Hanzel and Gretel |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 31/03/2006 | £5k | "This Group Promotes Contemporary Art In The East Northamptonshire Area. The Project Is To Organise Event Tours Along The Public Footpath Bet" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/03/2006 | £5k | Heritage tours |