ADOPT A POTTER LIMITED

Registered charity 1173174 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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

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Latest income
£253k
Latest spending
£294k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2025

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.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Income from courses and classes (51% of income)
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

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

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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.