THE WHITAKER ORGANISATION
Operation of the Whitaker museum and art gallery to advance the arts, culture and heritage in Rossendale and regionally. Programming a diverse exhibition programme and activities for early years, schools, families and the wider community, supporting individual artists with exhibition and commission opportunities and enabling public access and engagement with the Whitaker collection.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £99,032 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds of £82,049. However, the balance sheet shows net current liabilities of £221,759, with the going concern basis supported by the parent company's confirmation not to seek repayment of outstanding debt for at least 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“In order to support the charity, the parent company, Rossendale Leisure Trust, has confirmed that they will not seek repayment of the outstanding debt for at least 12 months.” — page 17
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
- IAIN MARTIN TAYLORchair
- Brendan Flanagan
- Caroline Grime
- Clarisse de Guia Erana
- Gary Spelman
- Rebecca Frances Miller
- Sally Fort
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £384k | £483k |
| 31/03/2025 | £470k | £371k |
| 31/03/2024 | £600k | £625k |
Common questions
Is THE WHITAKER ORGANISATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £99,032 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds of £82,049. However, the balance sheet shows net current liabilities of £221,759, with the going concern basis supported by the parent company's confirmation not to seek repayment of outstanding debt for at least 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Ainsworths Limited.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 11/10/2024 | £250k | "In Residence at The Whitaker" |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £4k | History in the Making: Whitaker Park: Sounds of the Past |
| UK government | 13/10/2022 | £160k | National Portfolio Organisations |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 17/04/2019 | £8k | "DIALECT-I-FEST with Brass on the Grass" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 22/06/2016 | £8k | "Rossendale Traditions - Traditional dialect, dance, and music events, weekend and exhibitions" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/02/2014 | £9k | "Whitaker Park - Feasibility study for refurbishment of barn and stables" |