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THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MINIATURE PAINTERS SCULPTORS AND GRAVERS

Registered charity 291389 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE R M S

The RMS uphold & continue the tradition of miniature painting. It provides artists with opportunity to exhibit their work annually in a prestigious London gallery (entry open to all); during exhibition members demonstrate their unique techniques to the public who wish to learn how to paint miniatures. It nurtures new young talent. It offers advice & help to artists and clients throughout the year.

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Latest income
£28k
Latest spending
£48k
Registered
1985
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £56,216 at the end of the financial year, a decrease from the previous year's £77,111. The trustees report that the charity has established resources and review systems to mitigate risks to day-to-day operations. The financial review notes that while the annual exhibition was not a financial success, the charity continues to hold cash as working capital to promote its objectives.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: an appropriate level of reserve is required during the remainder of the year to cover unforeseen circumstances (held: £56k)
“Although the majority of expenditure is paid after the annual exhibition when monies from sales have already been received, an appropriate level of reserve is required during the remainder of the year to cover unforeseen circumstances.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£28k£48k
31/03/2024£29k£46k
31/03/2023£16k£17k
31/03/2022£32k£39k
31/03/2021£16k£7k

Common questions

Is THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MINIATURE PAINTERS SCULPTORS AND GRAVERS financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £56,216 at the end of the financial year, a decrease from the previous year's £77,111. The trustees report that the charity has established resources and review systems to mitigate risks to day-to-day operations. The financial review notes that while the annual exhibition was not a financial success, the charity continues to hold cash as working capital to promote its objectives. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.