THE RACHEL KAY-SHUTTLEWORTH TEXTILE COLLECTIONS
Registered charity 1182054 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as GAWTHORPE TEXTILES COLLECTION
The RBK-S Collection is housed at Gawthorpe Hall near Burnley. Some items are on display and accessible to the public when the Hall is open. The Trustees' main activity is to look after the Collection and use it for study and educational purposes. Some donated items continue to be accepted into the Collection.Courses and study visits are available.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds amounted to £416,863, with unrestricted general funds of £137,533. The trustees report that the financial sustainability of the organisation remains paramount and that they are actively developing new income streams to protect long-term stability.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: level of reserves considered necessary to discharge its obligations in the event that the charity was to be wound up... and working capital reserve (held: £138k)
“The Trustees maintain a level of reserves considered necessary to discharge its obligations in the event that the charity was to be wound up. They also maintain a level of working capital reserve in order to successfully manage any contracts that are paid on a defrayed basis.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant received from Shuttleworth Foundation; trustees Lord Shuttleworth and Tom Kay-Shuttleworth are trustees of the Foundation.
“During the year a grant of £60,000 was received from the Shuttleworth Foundation. Both The Rt Hon Lord Shuttleworth and Tom Kay-Shuttleworth are trustees of the Shuttleworth Foundation.” — page 23
“Donations amounting to £2,200 were received from two trustees.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations received from two trustees.
“During the year a grant of £60,000 was received from the Shuttleworth Foundation. Both The Rt Hon Lord Shuttleworth and Tom Kay-Shuttleworth are trustees of the Shuttleworth Foundation.” — page 23
“Donations amounting to £2,200 were received from two trustees.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- The National Lottery Heritage Fund — “Recent funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Key Fund’s Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund have helped support the move.” (source page)
- Key Fund’s Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund — “Recent funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Key Fund’s Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund have helped support the move.” (source page)
- National Lottery Heritage Fund — “Thanks to funding support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, this year we are running a programme of artist led free workshops across …” (source page)
- National Lottery Fund — “It forms part of the Gable Arts Project, which aims to bring the vibrant history of Padiham to life as part of the wider £1.4million Townsca…” (source page)
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
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Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/01/2021) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Lancashire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE RACHEL KAY-SHUTTLEWORTH TEXTILE COLLECTIONS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds amounted to £416,863, with unrestricted general funds of £137,533. The trustees report that the financial sustainability of the organisation remains paramount and that they are actively developing new income streams to protect long-term stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE RACHEL KAY-SHUTTLEWORTH TEXTILE COLLECTIONS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE RACHEL KAY-SHUTTLEWORTH TEXTILE COLLECTIONS as a grant recipient include ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS.
Known funders
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