British Glass Foundation

THE BRITISH GLASS FOUNDATION IS AN ENABLING BODY BRINGING TOGETHER ALL RELEVANT AND INDEPENDENT GLASS AND CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMON AIM TO PROTECT AND SAVE THE GLASS, ARCHIVE AND TECHNICAL COLLECTIONS AT BROADFIELD HOUSE GLASS MUSEUM AND TO ENSURE THEIR FUTURE DISPLAY TO THE PUBLIC, ACCESS FOR RESEARCH AND CONTINUED GROWTH.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£365,828

Latest Expenditure

£315,876

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £869,665

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £901,407

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2019 — The Friends of Broadfield House Glass Museum (organisation 1043824)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£365,828	£315,876				0 / 60
2024	£146,229	£144,951				0 / 40
2023	£116,061	£105,970				0 / 25
2022	£869,665	£901,407	£901,407	£194,430	£61,121	4 / 52
2021	£51,380	£37,972				0 / 41

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Glass Foundation

What does British Glass Foundation do?

How much income did British Glass Foundation report in 2025?

British Glass Foundation reported total income of £366k and reported expenditure of £316k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was British Glass Foundation registered as a charity?

British Glass Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 December 2010 as charity number 1139252. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs British Glass Foundation?

British Glass Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is GRAHAM KNOWLES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Glass Foundation operate?

British Glass Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is British Glass Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — British Glass Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139252.