BARBICAN ART SOCIETY
The charity's objectives are to advance public education and appreciation of the arts. It runs art classes, workshops and exhibitions in and around the Barbican estate in the City of London.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Barbican Art Society made a surplus of £690 for the year ended 5 April 2025, increasing its accumulated funds to £13,091. The Treasurer notes that the charity remains in a healthy financial situation with reserves representing roughly one full term's costs. The independent examiner confirmed that the financial statements show a fair representation of the Society’s financial position.
What the accounts disclose
“The preponderant source of income of the BAS is from fees paid by students. They amounted to £32,105 this year” — page 4
Trustees
- Deborah Anne Wallis
- Diana Jowsey
- Francois-Xavier Villemin
- Gabrielle Oliver
- Julie Mapstone
- PROFESSOR JOHN LUMLEY FRCS
- Renu Gupta
- Ruth Steele JP
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £35k | £32k |
| 05/04/2024 | £33k | £30k |
| 05/04/2023 | £22k | £21k |
| 05/04/2022 | £14k | £14k |
| 05/04/2021 | £9k | £9k |
Common questions
Is BARBICAN ART SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Barbican Art Society made a surplus of £690 for the year ended 5 April 2025, increasing its accumulated funds to £13,091. The Treasurer notes that the charity remains in a healthy financial situation with reserves representing roughly one full term's costs. The independent examiner confirmed that the financial statements show a fair representation of the Society’s financial position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.