THE SPODE MUSEUM TRUST
Registered charity 519597 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Museum comprising an extensive collection of ceramics, copper plates, tools, pattern books, paper records and other items recording the history of the manufacture of Spode china from its origin in 1770 all which archive is held upon trust to preserve it as a collection and to advance the education of the public by its exhibition; and a visitor centre on the former factory site at Stoke.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £30,555 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £97,721. Per the trustees' report, there is a reasonable expectation that the Trust has sufficient resources to carry it forward for the foreseeable future.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Donation from subsidiary
“During the year, Spode Museum Trust received a donation of £40,352 (2024: £26,717 ) from SMT Enterprises limited. At the balance sheet date the amount due to SMT Enterprises Limited was £8,295 (2024 - £939). and the amount due from SMT Enterprises Limited was £34,093 (2024: £12,394)” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: SMT Enterprises Limited
“SMT Enterprises Limited (CR No. 9510002) (“SMTE”) to act as its trading arm.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Corporate structure
SMT ENTERPRISES LIMITED — per its own Companies House accounts
- Registered office is located at the parent charity's address.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Stoke-on-trent City
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE SPODE MUSEUM TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £30,555 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £97,721. Per the trustees' report, there is a reasonable expectation that the Trust has sufficient resources to carry it forward for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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