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BRISTOL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

Registered charity 297259 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The declared objectives of the Society are to promote science and art through photography and in particular:1. To arrange lectures and demonstrations2. To promote and sponsor competitions and exhibitions3. To maintain a permanent collection of the outstanding work of members

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Latest income
£41k
Latest spending
£42k
Registered
1987
Accounts read
FY2026

Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £12,445 for the year ended 31 March 2026, reversing a deficit from the previous year. Total unrestricted funds increased to £541,291, supported by investment gains and increased income from courses and salons. The trustees confirm the Society remains on a sound financial footing with no funds in deficit.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Society activities (68% of income)
“Society activities 27,834”
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: to maintain and replace its assets for the long term and to further improve its activities (held: £541k)
“The Society's reserves are held to maintain and replace its assets for the long term and to further improve its activities.” — page 7
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bath And North East Somerset · Bristol City · Somerset · South Gloucestershire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2026£41k£42k
31/03/2025£33k£36k
31/03/2024£32k£32k
31/03/2023£52k£38k
31/03/2022£25k£47k

Common questions

Is BRISTOL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY financially healthy?

Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £12,445 for the year ended 31 March 2026, reversing a deficit from the previous year. Total unrestricted funds increased to £541,291, supported by investment gains and increased income from courses and salons. The trustees confirm the Society remains on a sound financial footing with no funds in deficit. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.