CONTEMPORARY APPLIED ARTS
Contemporary Applied Arts (CAA)is committed to promoting the best of British craftmanship.The aim is to educate through series of educational talks and preserve,promote and improve fine craftmanship in Great Britain.In fullfilling these objectives CAA shows the work of the UK's leading talent selected through a rigorous application.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £59,240 for the year ended 30 September 2025, an improvement from the prior year's deficit. However, the trustees and independent examiner have identified a material uncertainty regarding going concern, citing uncertainty over whether future cashflows will be sufficient to cover liabilities due to the legacy of the pandemic and constrained revenues.
What the accounts disclose
“It was agreed that reserves would ideally be at least £60,000, equivalent to some four months of unrestricted expenditure.” — page 14
“Due to the uncertain outcome of these cashflows, a material uncertainty exists that may cast a significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.”
“The Charity previously received a loan of £15,000 from a Trustee which was repayable on 24th November 2025. This loan has been written off with the agreement of the Trustee lender.” — page 33
“During the year the Charity received £14,565 (2024 - £3,371) sales income and £260 (2024 £260) membership income from its Trustees.” — page 33
“The Charity previously received a loan of £15,000 from a Trustee which was repayable on 24th November 2025. This loan has been written off with the agreement of the Trustee lender.” — page 33
“During the year the Charity received £14,565 (2024 - £3,371) sales income and £260 (2024 £260) membership income from its Trustees.” — page 33
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- DAVID ETON
- HELEN CHRISTINE YARDLEY
- Lucy Helen Thompson
- MARLENE PATRICIA MCKIBBIN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £421k | £357k |
| 30/09/2024 | £353k | £312k |
| 30/09/2023 | £414k | £315k |
| 30/09/2022 | £286k | £328k |
| 30/09/2021 | £392k | £309k |
Common questions
Is CONTEMPORARY APPLIED ARTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £59,240 for the year ended 30 September 2025, an improvement from the prior year's deficit. However, the trustees and independent examiner have identified a material uncertainty regarding going concern, citing uncertainty over whether future cashflows will be sufficient to cover liabilities due to the legacy of the pandemic and constrained revenues. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| AKO FOUNDATION | 1 | £945k |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £68k |
| THE FREELANDS FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £43k |
| NATIONAL ART COLLECTIONS FUND | 1 | £42k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| CATHY WILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £23k |
| JAPAN HOUSE LONDON TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £11k |
Charities like this
- THE CONTEMPORARY ART SOCIETY
- CRAFTS COUNCIL
- NEW CONTEMPORARIES (1988) LIMITED
- esea contemporary ltd
- SOUTH ASIAN ARTS-UK
- NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CIRCUS ARTS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTEMPORARY APPLIED ARTS | £421k | — | 0 | unclear | — | material uncertainty |
| THE CONTEMPORARY ART SOCIETY | £2.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CRAFTS COUNCIL | £3.6m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 4 | below | — | no doubt |
| NEW CONTEMPORARIES (1988) LIMITED | £366k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| esea contemporary ltd | £422k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH ASIAN ARTS-UK | £834k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |