THE ASSOCIATION OF GUILDS OF WEAVERS, SPINNERS AND DYERS
The Main activites of the Association, in support of its aims, are the running of Summer Schools, Exhibitions, other training events, the production of a quarterly Journal and the dissemination of information and resources to its affiliated Guilds.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves amounted to £290,010, which is above the trustees' stated target of £170,000. The charity reported a net income increase to £12,757 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total unrestricted funds rising to £301,924. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and financial statements accorded with those records.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Amanda Lawrence
- Andrea Easey
- Christine Knowles
- Claire Roberts
- Janet Katherine Gerrard
- Kathleen Johnston
- Lorna Shannon
- SALLY TOPSOM
- Susan Collins
- Susan Miller
- Susan White
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £315k | £303k |
| 31/12/2024 | £108k | £106k |
| 31/12/2023 | £280k | £265k |
| 31/12/2022 | £93k | £107k |
| 31/12/2021 | £215k | £180k |
Common questions
Is THE ASSOCIATION OF GUILDS OF WEAVERS, SPINNERS AND DYERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves amounted to £290,010, which is above the trustees' stated target of £170,000. The charity reported a net income increase to £12,757 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total unrestricted funds rising to £301,924. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and financial statements accorded with those records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £125k |
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE FRANCIS WINHAM FOUNDATION | 1 | £21k |
| THE CADOGAN CHARITY | 1 | £20k |
| COVENTRY CHURCH (MUNICIPAL) CHARITIES | 1 | £14k |
| THE WILLIAM DELAFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| THE LESLIE MARY CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ASSOCIATION OF GUILDS OF WEAVERS, SPINNERS AND DYERS | £315k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| The Gemmological Association of Great Britain | £3.3m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | within | — | no doubt |
| ART WORKERS' GUILD TRUSTEES LTD | £442k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE QUILTERS' GUILD OF THE BRITISH ISLES | £679k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE SILK HERITAGE TRUST | £635k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| The Almshouse Association | £1.3m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |