THE GOLDSMITHS' CRAFT AND DESIGN COUNCIL
The objects of the charity are to promote the artistry and historic practices of goldsmithing, silversmithing, jewellery and allied crafts. A major activity is an annual competition awarding prizes in recognition of excellence in both design and making of jewellery and valuable objects. Also the participation in exhibitions and other activities to educate the general public about the crafts.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £2,532 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total income of £192,544 and expenditure of £195,076. Free reserves stood at £100,047, which is above the trustees' stated policy target range of £30,000 to £60,000. The trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern, relying on strong support from its founding patron.
What the accounts disclose
“reserves should be between £30,000 — £60,000 at year-end” — page 4
Trustees
- ANNE MARIE REEVES
- John Ball
- Judith Lockwood
- Kathryn Ruth Bishop
- Maeve Gillies
- PETER CLEMENT CRUMP
- Robin Stephen Kyte
- Steven Charles Jinks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £193k | £195k |
| 30/06/2024 | £211k | £178k |
| 30/06/2023 | £181k | £177k |
| 30/06/2022 | £172k | £147k |
| 30/06/2021 | £128k | £132k |
Common questions
Is THE GOLDSMITHS' CRAFT AND DESIGN COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £2,532 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total income of £192,544 and expenditure of £195,076. Free reserves stood at £100,047, which is above the trustees' stated policy target range of £30,000 to £60,000. The trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern, relying on strong support from its founding patron. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE GOLDSMITHS' CRAFT AND DESIGN COUNCIL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GOLDSMITHS' CRAFT AND DESIGN COUNCIL as a grant recipient include The Goldsmiths' Foundation, THE GOLDSMITHS CENTRE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Goldsmiths' Foundation | FY2022 | £53k | Wardens |
| The Goldsmiths' Foundation | FY2023 | £50k | Wardens |
| THE GOLDSMITHS CENTRE | FY2022 | £39k | Trade and exhibition grants |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ART COLLECTIONS FUND | 1 | £42k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE SAINTBURY TRUST | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- THE GOLDSMITHS CENTRE
- The Goldsmiths' Foundation
- CRAFT CENTRE AND DESIGN GALLERY LIMITED
- THE SILVER SOCIETY
- THE QUILTERS' GUILD OF THE BRITISH ISLES
- THE GUILD OF HANDICRAFT TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GOLDSMITHS' CRAFT AND DESIGN COUNCIL | £193k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE GOLDSMITHS CENTRE | £3.4m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| The Goldsmiths' Foundation | £4.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CRAFT CENTRE AND DESIGN GALLERY LIMITED | £114k | — | 0 | below | — | not going concern |
| THE SILVER SOCIETY | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE QUILTERS' GUILD OF THE BRITISH ISLES | £679k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |