CORNWALL CRAFTS ASSOCIATION

Registered charity 1158133 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CCA

Promotion of any charitable purpose which will encourage the exercise of and maintain the standards of crafts both ancient and modern, preserve and improve craftsmanship and foster, promote and increase the interest of the public particularly in the County of Cornwall.

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Latest income
£101k
Latest spending
£103k
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £2,043 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £101,107 against total expenditure of £103,145. The trustees report that unrestricted funds decreased to £47,595, which they note amounts to approximately five and a half months of running costs, below their stated policy target of six months.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £31,041 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“One of the trustees received remuneration (including employers national insurance and pension contributions) of £31,041 (2024: £31,044) for services provided to the charity as gallery manager and administrator.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £48k; policy: six months running costs)
“The reserves held of £47,595 amount to approximately 5½ months of running costs.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Partner of a trustee paid £1,600 for services related to the set up of exhibitions.
“During the year the partner of a trustee was paid £1,600 (2024: £1,345) for services provided in relation to the set up of exhibitions.” — page 25
“One of the trustees received remuneration (including employers national insurance and pension contributions) of £31,041 (2024: £31,044) for services provided to the charity as gallery manager and administrator.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: One trustee received remuneration of £31,041 for services as gallery manager/administrator.
“During the year the partner of a trustee was paid £1,600 (2024: £1,345) for services provided in relation to the set up of exhibitions.” — page 25
“One of the trustees received remuneration (including employers national insurance and pension contributions) of £31,041 (2024: £31,044) for services provided to the charity as gallery manager and administrator.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Two trustees were paid a total of £410 for hosting workshops.
“During the year the partner of a trustee was paid £1,600 (2024: £1,345) for services provided in relation to the set up of exhibitions.” — page 25
“One of the trustees received remuneration (including employers national insurance and pension contributions) of £31,041 (2024: £31,044) for services provided to the charity as gallery manager and administrator.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

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

Operates in: Cornwall

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£101k£103k
31/12/2024£110k£107k
31/12/2023£106k£118k
31/12/2022£98k£106k
31/12/2021£89k£93k

Common questions

Is CORNWALL CRAFTS ASSOCIATION financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £2,043 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £101,107 against total expenditure of £103,145. The trustees report that unrestricted funds decreased to £47,595, which they note amounts to approximately five and a half months of running costs, below their stated policy target of six months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of CORNWALL CRAFTS ASSOCIATION earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £31,041 band.