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Borlase Smart John Wells Trust Limited

PROMOTION OF ART IN ST IVES & WEST CORNWALL THROUGH PROVISION OF STUDIOS, AND PROVIDE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC'S ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WORK OF STUDIO OCCUPANTS.

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Activities & Mission

PROMOTION OF ART IN ST IVES & WEST CORNWALL THROUGH PROVISION OF STUDIOS, AND PROVIDE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC'S ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WORK OF STUDIO OCCUPANTS.

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
£403,688
Latest Expenditure
£183,492

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 16.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 19.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £460,562
Charitable Activities £95,262
Other Trading £853
Investments £3,629
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £89,942
Raising Funds £11,627
Governance £8,275
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £988

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£403,688
£183,4920 / 0
2024
£310,270
£200,1740 / 2
2023
£140,702
£128,9000 / 0
2022
£126,614
£142,5840 / 2
2021
£560,306
£102,557£89,942£4,710,094£255,6032 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Borlase Smart John Wells Trust Limited

What does Borlase Smart John Wells Trust Limited do?

PROMOTION OF ART IN ST IVES & WEST CORNWALL THROUGH PROVISION OF STUDIOS, AND PROVIDE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC'S ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WORK OF STUDIO OCCUPANTS.

How much income did Borlase Smart John Wells Trust Limited report in 2025?

Borlase Smart John Wells Trust Limited reported total income of £404k and reported expenditure of £183k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Borlase Smart John Wells Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Borlase Smart John Wells Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 April 2007 as charity number 1118840. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Borlase Smart John Wells Trust Limited?

Borlase Smart John Wells Trust Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Percival Ross WILLIAMS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Borlase Smart John Wells Trust Limited operate?

Borlase Smart John Wells Trust Limited operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Borlase Smart John Wells Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Borlase Smart John Wells Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1118840.

Details

Address
Porthmeor Studios
Back Road West
St Ives
Cornwall
TR26 1NG
Registration Date
17 April 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4025274
Charity Number
1118840

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Trustees

Anne Curnow Care
DANIEL PATRICK WILSON
JAMES GREEN
Jane Elizabeth Sutherland
JANE VAL BAKER
Jonty Keir Lees
Kirsty Tamar Bridgewater
Michael James Bird
Rachel Delphine Shanks
ROGER TOWNDROW
Thalia Plummer Penny

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