THE CRAFTS STUDY CENTRE
To promote the value of craft and craftsmanship, to collect and exhibit works of outstanding craftsmanship at the Crafts Study Centre in Farnham, and to support research and study into the crafts.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £144,309, with unrestricted reserves at £80,398 and restricted reserves at £63,911. The charity reported a net surplus of £3,607 for the year, funded by charitable activities and donations. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting £70,000 in cash reserves to safeguard collections.
What the accounts disclose
“The University provides essential core funding to the Crafts Study Centre to support its operational and management functions in its twin roles as a fully accredited museum and research centre.” — page 9
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/09/2021)
Trustees
- Nigel Edward Wateschair
- ALISON BRITTON OBE
- Andrew Renton
- DEIRDRE FIGUEIREDO
- Dr Cherry Ann Knott FSA
- Dr PAUL HARPER
- PROFESSOR EMERITA LESLEY ANNE MILLAR MBE
- Professor Hedley Richard Roberts
- Sarah Griffin
- TIM PARRY-WILLIAMS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £27k | £23k |
| 31/07/2024 | £21k | £10k |
| 31/07/2023 | £20k | £10k |
| 31/07/2022 | £30k | £29k |
| 31/07/2021 | £118k | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE CRAFTS STUDY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £144,309, with unrestricted reserves at £80,398 and restricted reserves at £63,911. The charity reported a net surplus of £3,607 for the year, funded by charitable activities and donations. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting £70,000 in cash reserves to safeguard collections. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 20/05/2008 | £185k | "Developing a National Collection of Modern Crafts" |