THE DECORATIVE ARTS SOCIETY 1850 TO PRESENT
The society encourages the study and appreciation of Decorative Arts in Britain, Europe and America from 1850 to the present.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £14,252 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds rising to £259,234. The trustees confirm that these reserves are significantly in excess of the minimum required level of £120,000, which is designed to guard against financial deterioration over a three-year period. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider that the level of reserves (being total unrestricted funds) should be sufficient to guard against a significant deterioration in the Society’s financial position over a three year period; on this basis, the minimum level of reserves required is £120,000.” — page 6
“Certain trustees are employed in a curatorial capacity by, or are also trustees of or otherwise connected to, organisations which have received grants from the Society; the trustees concerned abstained from the decision making process with regard to these grants.” — page 16
Trustees
- Alexander Paul Davidson Wernerchair
- Annabel Frances Dunkels CVO
- Ashley Hannah Paul
- David Ira Wurtzel
- Dr Malcolm John Maitland Park
- Martin Jeffrey Webster
- Matthew Winterbottom
- SARAH CHRISTINE NICHOLS
- Tessa Jane Wild
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £148k | £134k |
| 31/03/2024 | £123k | £109k |
| 31/03/2023 | £57k | £65k |
| 31/03/2022 | £70k | £68k |
| 31/03/2021 | £41k | £48k |
Common questions
Is THE DECORATIVE ARTS SOCIETY 1850 TO PRESENT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £14,252 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds rising to £259,234. The trustees confirm that these reserves are significantly in excess of the minimum required level of £120,000, which is designed to guard against financial deterioration over a three-year period. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE DECORATIVE ARTS SOCIETY 1850 TO PRESENT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE DECORATIVE ARTS SOCIETY 1850 TO PRESENT as a grant recipient include THE ALBERT DAWSON EDUCATIONAL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALBERT DAWSON EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | Support for publishing costs of the Society’s Journal |