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Bishop's Stortford Decorative And Fine Arts Society

To promote the understanding and appreciation of the decorative and fine arts through a series of public lectures and with visits to relevant exhibitions, museums, galleries and historic houses. Also by giving grants to schools to encourage arts activities and the spread of knowledge about art and artists with an emphasis on involvement in practical projects.

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Activities & Mission

To promote the understanding and appreciation of the decorative and fine arts through a series of public lectures and with visits to relevant exhibitions, museums, galleries and historic houses. Also by giving grants to schools to encourage arts activities and the spread of knowledge about art and artists with an emphasis on involvement in practical projects.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£23,914
Latest Expenditure
£22,487

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 94.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 94.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£23,914
£22,4870 / 10
2024
£27,539
£24,9360 / 0
2023
£21,159
£21,0180 / 0
2022
£15,987
£18,0790 / 0
2021
£11,941
£10,5180 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bishop's Stortford Decorative And Fine Arts Society

What does Bishop's Stortford Decorative And Fine Arts Society do?

To promote the understanding and appreciation of the decorative and fine arts through a series of public lectures and with visits to relevant exhibitions, museums, galleries and historic houses. Also by giving grants to schools to encourage arts activities and the spread of knowledge about art and artists with an emphasis on involvement in practical projects.

How much income did Bishop's Stortford Decorative And Fine Arts Society report in 2025?

Bishop's Stortford Decorative And Fine Arts Society reported total income of £24k and reported expenditure of £22k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bishop's Stortford Decorative And Fine Arts Society registered as a charity?

Bishop's Stortford Decorative And Fine Arts Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 February 1981 as charity number 281725. It has been registered for 45 years.

Who runs Bishop's Stortford Decorative And Fine Arts Society?

Bishop's Stortford Decorative And Fine Arts Society is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is HILARY MATHEWS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bishop's Stortford Decorative And Fine Arts Society operate?

Bishop's Stortford Decorative And Fine Arts Society operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bishop's Stortford Decorative And Fine Arts Society a registered charity?

Yes — Bishop's Stortford Decorative And Fine Arts Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 281725.

Details

Address
Montrose
The Chase
Church Street,Henham
BISHOP'S STORTFORD
Hertfordshire
CM22 6PP
Registration Date
11 February 1981
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
281725
Charity Number
281725

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Trustees

HILARY MATHEWS Chair
DIANA MARGARET TASS
Heather Brothwell
JAMES CHRISTOPHER BARRIE
KAREN BRADY
MARGARET SIMONS
Raymond Hugh Jones
roger hughes-penney
SHIRLEY JEAN MOORE
SUSAN JANE CHAPMAN

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