THE WATERCOLOUR WORLD
Creating a free access website containing all pre 1900 documentary watercolours.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £55,512 for the year, reducing unrestricted reserves to £134,140. The trustees note that fixed costs were not manageable without fixed income, leading to staff redundancies, but state that substantial funds received post-year-end provide a robust financial platform for operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The Marandi Foundation 119,975”
“The Board of Trustees, in agreement with the funder, are entitled to hold up to 6 months running costs in cash as a reserve.” — page 7
Trustees
- Jessica Kelham-Hohler
- MR FRED HOHLER
- William Coady
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £76k | £132k |
| 30/09/2024 | £136k | £137k |
| 30/09/2023 | £57k | £145k |
| 30/09/2022 | £60k | £93k |
| 30/09/2021 | £13k | £81k |
Common questions
Is THE WATERCOLOUR WORLD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £55,512 for the year, reducing unrestricted reserves to £134,140. The trustees note that fixed costs were not manageable without fixed income, leading to staff redundancies, but state that substantial funds received post-year-end provide a robust financial platform for operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE WATERCOLOUR WORLD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE WATERCOLOUR WORLD as a grant recipient include THE MARANDI FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MARANDI FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £110k | Creating a visual history of the world through documentary watercolours |
| THE MARANDI FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £60k | Creating a unique visual history of the world through documentary watercolours painted before 1900. |
| THE MARANDI FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £15k | Creating a unique visual history of the world through documentary watercolours |