COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN ART & DESIGN
CHEAD provides a voice for and on behalf of higher education art and design in the UK advancing knowledge and understanding in the sector and promoting the sector?s interests to others. We carry out research, brief members, facilitate networking opportunities and specialist internal networks supporting art and design research leaders, Subject Associations, and HE gallery leaders.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £230,348, resulting in a net profit of £15,838. The trustees confirm that reserves are maintained at a healthy level, well above the stated policy target of approximately £90,000 to £98,000. The charity reports adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, CHEAD received £139,390 (2024: £134,698) of membership subscriptions and £4,130 (2024: £6,067) from leadership development projects.” — page 5
“The Charity's reserves and investments policy is to hold six months of planned expenditure as reserves to ensure continued financial security and to provide for contingencies. Currently six months planned expenditure plus 10% for contingencies would be c £98,000 and CHEAD would not want any less than £90,000.”
Trustees
- Professor David McGraviechair
- Abid Qayum
- Dr Daniel Robert Allen
- Dr Jacqueline Butler
- Dr Rebecca Goodwin
- Dr Roderick Adams
- Dr Sian Vaughan
- Jenny Clare Holt
- Professor Catherine Dormor PhD
- Professor Paul Lionel Springer
- Roger Bateman
- Shelley Ann McNulty
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £148k | £132k |
| 31/07/2024 | £146k | £173k |
| 31/07/2023 | £134k | £129k |
| 31/07/2022 | £114k | £110k |
| 31/07/2021 | £108k | £102k |
Common questions
Is COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN ART & DESIGN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £230,348, resulting in a net profit of £15,838. The trustees confirm that reserves are maintained at a healthy level, well above the stated policy target of approximately £90,000 to £98,000. The charity reports adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.