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The British Society of Master Glass Painters Charitable Trust

Registered charity 1145169 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as STAINED GLASS ARTS TRUST, THE BRITISH SOCIETY OF MASTER GLASS PAINTERS' CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BSMGP TRUST

Publication of the annual journal and quarterly newsletters, maintenance of the library, organisation of the annual conference and quarterly programme of lectures and walks.

Causes: Education/training · Arts/culture/heritage/science · Environment/conservation/heritage · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£1.6m
Latest spending
£61k
Registered
2011
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that total funds increased significantly to £1,483,233, driven largely by a £1.4 million legacy received during the year. The charity reported a substantial net income of £1,478,737 against expenditure of £60,564, resulting in a strong unrestricted fund balance with no stated reserves policy target.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: maintaining an adequate balance to enable the Charity to cover unforeseen future expenditure (held: £1.5m)
“It is the policy of the trustees to use these funds where necessary in the furtherance of the Charity's objectives whilst maintaining an adequate balance to enable the Charity to cover unforeseen future expenditure.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: C Wyard (trustee) was paid an honorarium of £5,333 for her work as secretary within the charity and an honorarium of £1,000 for her work on the newsletter.
“C Wyard (trustee) was paid an honorarium of £5,333 (2023: £5,333) for her work as secretary within the charity and an honorarium of £1,000 (2023: £1,000) for her work on the newsletter.” — page 17
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The British Society of Master Glass Painters’ (BSMGP) is a related party... The Charitable Trust received a donation of £2,274 from BSMGP this year.
“The British Society of Master Glass Painters’ (BSMGP) is a related party because all the trustees are cither officers or members of the council of that company. The company also registered the Charitable Trust and supplied the initial funding. The Charitable Trust received a donation of £2,274 from BSMGP this year.” — page 19
“The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass of the City of London is also a related party because of the involvement of some of the trustees in the affairs of the Worshipful Company as Honorary Freemen, Members of the Court and Members of the Craft and Competition Committee, and as trustees of the Glaziers Foundation, The Glaziers Trust and of the London Stained Glass Repository. The Charitable Trust received £3,000 as a grant for the annual journal from the Worshipful Company during the year and an additional £500 for student places at the centenary event.” — page 19
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass of the City of London is also a related party... The Charitable Trust received £3,000 as a grant for the annual journal from the Worshipful Company during the year and an additional £500 for student places at the centenary event.
“The British Society of Master Glass Painters’ (BSMGP) is a related party because all the trustees are cither officers or members of the council of that company. The company also registered the Charitable Trust and supplied the initial funding. The Charitable Trust received a donation of £2,274 from BSMGP this year.” — page 19
“The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass of the City of London is also a related party because of the involvement of some of the trustees in the affairs of the Worshipful Company as Honorary Freemen, Members of the Court and Members of the Craft and Competition Committee, and as trustees of the Glaziers Foundation, The Glaziers Trust and of the London Stained Glass Repository. The Charitable Trust received £3,000 as a grant for the annual journal from the Worshipful Company during the year and an additional £500 for student places at the centenary event.” — page 19
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Holy Well Glass Limited is a related party as some of the trustees are also directors of that company. The company paid a total of £2,212 in expenses, and received £1,330 of income from Holy Well Glass Limited in the year.
“The British Society of Master Glass Painters’ (BSMGP) is a related party because all the trustees are cither officers or members of the council of that company. The company also registered the Charitable Trust and supplied the initial funding. The Charitable Trust received a donation of £2,274 from BSMGP this year.” — page 19
“The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass of the City of London is also a related party because of the involvement of some of the trustees in the affairs of the Worshipful Company as Honorary Freemen, Members of the Court and Members of the Craft and Competition Committee, and as trustees of the Glaziers Foundation, The Glaziers Trust and of the London Stained Glass Repository. The Charitable Trust received £3,000 as a grant for the annual journal from the Worshipful Company during the year and an additional £500 for student places at the centenary event.” — page 19
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Members of the council (who are not already trustees) are considered related parties... A total of £1,023 was paid to the council members in expenses, in addition to a £6,000 honorarium paid for work on the journal.
“The British Society of Master Glass Painters’ (BSMGP) is a related party because all the trustees are cither officers or members of the council of that company. The company also registered the Charitable Trust and supplied the initial funding. The Charitable Trust received a donation of £2,274 from BSMGP this year.” — page 19
“The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass of the City of London is also a related party because of the involvement of some of the trustees in the affairs of the Worshipful Company as Honorary Freemen, Members of the Court and Members of the Craft and Competition Committee, and as trustees of the Glaziers Foundation, The Glaziers Trust and of the London Stained Glass Repository. The Charitable Trust received £3,000 as a grant for the annual journal from the Worshipful Company during the year and an additional £500 for student places at the centenary event.” — page 19
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)

Total income
£1.6m
Total spending
£61k
Reserves (reported)
£1.5m
Employees
0

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£1.6m£61k
31/12/2023£55k£51k
31/12/2022£43k£53k
31/12/2021£45k£39k
31/12/2020£32k£40k

Common questions

Is The British Society of Master Glass Painters Charitable Trust financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased significantly to £1,483,233, driven largely by a £1.4 million legacy received during the year. The charity reported a substantial net income of £1,478,737 against expenditure of £60,564, resulting in a strong unrestricted fund balance with no stated reserves policy target. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
The British Society of Master Glass Painters Charitable Trust£1.6m—0unclear—no doubt
TAFF BARGOED DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED FY2025£152k—0unclear—no doubt
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GJPS TRUST FUND FY2025£349k—0unclear—no doubt
YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM FY2025£834k—0unclear—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.