The UK Colour Pencil Society
The UKCPS exists to support and encourage the skills of drawing through the use of coloured pencils as an art form. This is achieved through public exhibitions, workshops & demonstrations. The society offers grant aid support to amateur art clubs, societies, and educational establishments utilising the skills of coloured pencil artists as part of their programme of events or curriculum.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased from £44,289 to £45,851, resulting in a net income of £1,562 after expenditure of £28,780. The charity holds no restricted funds and has negligible creditors of £780, indicating a stable but low-margin financial position heavily reliant on donations and trading activities.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- BARBARA JANE MURRAY BSCchair
- DEREK RICHARD NELSON
- EMMA LIANNE KERRIDGE
- Ian Garnet Ford
- Peter Charles Relf
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £30k | £29k |
| 31/03/2024 | £32k | £25k |
| 31/03/2023 | £28k | £24k |
| 31/03/2022 | £59k | £65k |
| 31/03/2021 | £40k | £21k |
Common questions
Is The UK Colour Pencil Society financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased from £44,289 to £45,851, resulting in a net income of £1,562 after expenditure of £28,780. The charity holds no restricted funds and has negligible creditors of £780, indicating a stable but low-margin financial position heavily reliant on donations and trading activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.