THE NORTHERN CERAMIC SOCIETY
The Society holds regular lecture meetings, residential seminars, and organises a summer visit to reserve &/or private collections not normally open to the public. It also publishes Newsletters, a Journal (usually annually), and other additional occasional publications when appropriate material becomes available.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded an overall deficit of £4,854 for the year ended 30 September 2025, primarily due to reduced membership subscriptions and increased production costs. Despite this deficit, the trustees consider the financial situation to be sound, with unrestricted reserves standing at £33,728. The charity has no employees and relies on a voluntary committee for administration.
What the accounts disclose
“After a significant reduction in the Society’s reserves during the last few years, the trustees consider that the current level of reserves is appropriate, prudent, and necessary to be able to respond to appropriate opportunities to fund future projects to promote the Society’s charitable objectives” — page 5
Trustees
- Gaye Blake-Robertschair
- Benjamin Miller
- DEBORAH SHEILA SKINNER
- David Barker
- JESSICA DAVIES
- Jill Newsham
- Julie Edwards
- Kate Turner
- MIRANDA FRANCES GOODBY
- Mrs Pat Halfpenny
- Nicola Scott
- Richard Allman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £49k | £54k |
| 30/09/2024 | £51k | £52k |
| 30/09/2023 | £35k | £35k |
| 30/09/2022 | £38k | £33k |
| 30/09/2021 | £20k | £21k |
Common questions
Is THE NORTHERN CERAMIC SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded an overall deficit of £4,854 for the year ended 30 September 2025, primarily due to reduced membership subscriptions and increased production costs. Despite this deficit, the trustees consider the financial situation to be sound, with unrestricted reserves standing at £33,728. The charity has no employees and relies on a voluntary committee for administration. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.