THE BASE GREENHAM

Registered charity 1199188 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE BASE

The Base opened in February 2019 in partnership with Greenham Trust and Corn Exchange Newbury Trust. A purpose built visual arts and craft venue, comprising a 110sqm gallery, 8 artist studios and a workshop space for participatory classes. We present a varied programme of touring exhibitions alongside work from local artists and a number of visual arts and craft courses and workshops.

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Latest income

£335k

Latest spending

£362k

Registered

2022

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £27,436 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £334,537 and expenditure of £361,973. The unrestricted funds are in a deficit position of £76,975, and the Trustees note that the charity does not currently hold reserves to cover unforeseen circumstances. However, the Trustees consider the charity to be a going concern due to continued support from key partners.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Base Greenham (matched by registered charity number).

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Greenham Trust — “The Base is supported by the Corn Exchange Newbury and funded by Greenham Trust” (source page)
Corn Exchange Newbury — “The Base is supported by the Corn Exchange Newbury and funded by Greenham Trust” (source page)

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

ALAN STARKchair · trustee of 1 other charity
Bridget Willoughby
Jessica Reilly
Oonagh Dockley

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Hampshire · West Berkshire

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2025	£335k	£362k
31/03/2024	£300k	£311k
31/03/2023	£273k	£265k

Common questions

Is THE BASE GREENHAM financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £27,436 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £334,537 and expenditure of £361,973. The unrestricted funds are in a deficit position of £76,975, and the Trustees note that the charity does not currently hold reserves to cover unforeseen circumstances. However, the Trustees consider the charity to be a going concern due to continued support from key partners. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds THE BASE GREENHAM?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BASE GREENHAM as a grant recipient include GREENHAM TRUST LTD, THE LINDER FOUNDATION.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

Funder	Year	Amount	Purpose (as stated by the funder)
GREENHAM TRUST LTD	FY2024	£159k	Arts / Community
GREENHAM TRUST LTD	FY2025	£55k
THE LINDER FOUNDATION	FY2025	£20k	General Charitable Causes