Bancroft's Decorative And Fine Arts Society
Also known as: The Arts Society Woodford Green (Bancroft's)
Bancroft's Decorative and Fine Arts Society is a member society of NADFAS - National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts - serving a mature suburban area on the Greater London / Essex borders. Its principal activity is to provide a competent programme of lectures, study days & visits on a wide range of art & art history topics. Monthly lectures are delivered by NADFAS approved lecturers.
Activities & Mission
Bancroft's Decorative and Fine Arts Society is a member society of NADFAS - National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts - serving a mature suburban area on the Greater London / Essex borders. Its principal activity is to provide a competent programme of lectures, study days & visits on a wide range of art & art history topics. Monthly lectures are delivered by NADFAS approved lecturers.
Grants
Bancroft's Decorative And Fine Arts Society makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £9,056
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £13,045 | £9,056 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £14,994 | £19,258 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2023 | £19,770 | £19,727 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2022 | £15,963 | £12,826 | 0 / 5 |
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Frequently asked questions about Bancroft's Decorative And Fine Arts Society
What does Bancroft's Decorative And Fine Arts Society do?
Bancroft's Decorative and Fine Arts Society is a member society of NADFAS - National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts - serving a mature suburban area on the Greater London / Essex borders. Its principal activity is to provide a competent programme of lectures, study days & visits on a wide range of art & art history topics. Monthly lectures are delivered by NADFAS approved lecturers.
How much income did Bancroft's Decorative And Fine Arts Society report in 2025?
Bancroft's Decorative And Fine Arts Society reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £9k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Bancroft's Decorative And Fine Arts Society registered as a charity?
Bancroft's Decorative And Fine Arts Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 January 1986 as charity number 293299. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Bancroft's Decorative And Fine Arts Society?
Bancroft's Decorative And Fine Arts Society is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is JUDITH PATTISON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bancroft's Decorative And Fine Arts Society operate?
Bancroft's Decorative And Fine Arts Society operates across 5 areas, including Enfield, Essex, Hertfordshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Bancroft's Decorative And Fine Arts Society a registered charity?
Yes — Bancroft's Decorative And Fine Arts Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 293299.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Arts Society Woodford Green (Bancroft's)
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated