ADOPT A POTTER LIMITED
Advancing the education of student ceramicist at Clay College, Stoke, by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for ceramics education at that college.Providing support to enable ceramicists to take up training apprenticeships with experienced potters, thereby to furnish the apprentice ceramicists with practical experience and training. Increase public awareness of Studio Ceramics
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £40,396 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by increased expenditure on materials, tutors, and staff costs. Total funds decreased from £236,628 to £195,787, with unrestricted reserves falling to £165,787. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for preparing financial statements that give a true and fair view of the company's state of affairs.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from courses and classes was down £22,000 but donation income was up £9,000, and gallery sales were up £20,000 due to the biennial diploma show.” — page 4
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/01/2020)
Trustees
- Lisa Jean Hammondchair
- Allen Rod Mearing
- Darren Lee Ellis
- Elaine Jill Wells
- JOANNA SEATON
- Julian Miller
- lesley cartmell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £253k | £294k |
| 30/06/2024 | £246k | £246k |
| 30/06/2023 | £227k | £185k |
| 30/06/2022 | £180k | £196k |
| 30/06/2021 | £191k | £165k |
Common questions
Is ADOPT A POTTER LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £40,396 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by increased expenditure on materials, tutors, and staff costs. Total funds decreased from £236,628 to £195,787, with unrestricted reserves falling to £165,787. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for preparing financial statements that give a true and fair view of the company's state of affairs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.