THE BEATRIX POTTER SOCIETY
The Society shall seek to educate the public in and promote research into the life and works of Beatrix Potter by charitable ways and for the public benefit, and the Society shall publish the results of research. We welcome members worldwide.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £294,812, which the Trustees assess as sufficient to meet three to six months of expenditure. However, the Trustees note that if membership and sales decline, the available cash may only last for two to three years without new income sources. The charity reports a good financial position supported by generous donations and volunteer efforts.
What the accounts disclose
“Total sales for the year were £4,074 and the total administrative and fulfilment costs were £2,082 thereby making a profit of £1,992.” — page 11
“The committee has assessed the level of unrestricted funds not committed or invested in objects, programme-related investments or tangible fixed assets required to be retained as a reserve as between three- and six-months’ expenditure.” — page 12
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (28/07/2019)
Trustees
- Andrew Wiltshire
- Brittney Wichard
- Elizabeth Adams
- Emma White
- Helen Sirett
- Janet Sullivan
- Lindsay Moen
- Meredith McClung
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £49k | £29k |
| 31/12/2024 | £38k | £36k |
| 31/12/2023 | £58k | £52k |
| 31/12/2022 | £47k | £28k |
| 31/12/2021 | £51k | £18k |
Common questions
Is THE BEATRIX POTTER SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £294,812, which the Trustees assess as sufficient to meet three to six months of expenditure. However, the Trustees note that if membership and sales decline, the available cash may only last for two to three years without new income sources. The charity reports a good financial position supported by generous donations and volunteer efforts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BEATRIX POTTER SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BEATRIX POTTER SOCIETY as a grant recipient include THE LINDER FOUNDATION, The Patricia Routledge Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LINDER FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £56k | General Charitable Causes |
| THE LINDER FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £16k | General Charitable Causes |
| THE LINDER FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | General Charitable Causes |
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | FY2025 | £3k | |
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | FY2024 | £2k | |
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | FY2022 | £2k |