THE SUSSEX GUILD
The Sussex Guild continue to run the dedicated events room at The Sussex Guild Shop, Southover Grange, Lewes. Events undertaken include courses, instructional workshops and demonstration of crafts. Instructional demonstrations are also run at selected craft shows and at an annual event at the Shop.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a loss of £7,857 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to increased venue hiring and advertising costs. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £46,385, which is above the stated policy target of up to six months' expenditure (approx. £41,000). The trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern, noting no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Guild that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three (approx. £20,500) and six month’s expenditure (approx. £41,000).” — page 6
“Ms E Butlin (Trustee & Associate Member Non-Craftsman/Professional Advisor) received consultancy fees of £15,000 (2023: £12,000) in respect of administration and bookkeeping.” — page 20
“Ms Mary McFadden (Trustee & Member) received fees for Facebook services of £585 (2023 £487.50). This has been included within Fundraising & Publicity Costs.” — page 20
“Ms E Butlin (Trustee & Associate Member Non-Craftsman/Professional Advisor) received consultancy fees of £15,000 (2023: £12,000) in respect of administration and bookkeeping.” — page 20
“Ms Mary McFadden (Trustee & Member) received fees for Facebook services of £585 (2023 £487.50). This has been included within Fundraising & Publicity Costs.” — page 20
“Ms E Butlin (Trustee & Associate Member Non-Craftsman/Professional Advisor) received consultancy fees of £15,000 (2023: £12,000) in respect of administration and bookkeeping.” — page 20
“Ms Mary McFadden (Trustee & Member) received fees for Facebook services of £585 (2023 £487.50). This has been included within Fundraising & Publicity Costs.” — page 20
“Ms E Butlin (Trustee & Associate Member Non-Craftsman/Professional Advisor) received consultancy fees of £15,000 (2023: £12,000) in respect of administration and bookkeeping.” — page 20
“Ms Mary McFadden (Trustee & Member) received fees for Facebook services of £585 (2023 £487.50). This has been included within Fundraising & Publicity Costs.” — page 20
“Ms E Butlin (Trustee & Associate Member Non-Craftsman/Professional Advisor) received consultancy fees of £15,000 (2023: £12,000) in respect of administration and bookkeeping.” — page 20
“Ms Mary McFadden (Trustee & Member) received fees for Facebook services of £585 (2023 £487.50). This has been included within Fundraising & Publicity Costs.” — page 20
Trustees
- ANDREW FOSTER HAUGE
- ANNA CATHERINE CLARK
- ANNA MARGARETA CATES
- DIANE ROGERS
- JOANNE MCALLISTER
- KATE HACKETT
- Lara Mary Sparks
- Lisa Stocker
- MARY EMELDA McFADDEN
- REBECCA JAYNE GODDEN
- Samantha Zoey Wilson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £74k | £82k |
| 31/12/2023 | £71k | £71k |
| 31/12/2022 | £58k | £48k |
| 31/12/2021 | £60k | £46k |
| 31/12/2020 | £18k | £30k |
Common questions
Is THE SUSSEX GUILD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a loss of £7,857 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to increased venue hiring and advertising costs. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £46,385, which is above the stated policy target of up to six months' expenditure (approx. £41,000). The trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern, noting no material uncertainties. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.