Cooper Art Collection
Also known as: Trustees of the Cooper Art Gallery
Maintain and enhance Cooper Art Collection, make it accessible to general public and to encourage and promote art generally in the Barnsley Metropolitan District.
Activities & Mission
Maintain and enhance Cooper Art Collection, make it accessible to general public and to encourage and promote art generally in the Barnsley Metropolitan District.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 4% of UK Arts charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 47). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Arts charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 73% of UK Arts charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £41,290 | £57,342 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £380,108 | £73,763 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £45,363 | £60,902 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £619,311 | £41,405 | £0 | £5,783,726 | £133,031 | 0 / 6 |
| 2021 | £58,515 | £45,694 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cooper Art Collection
What does Cooper Art Collection do?
Maintain and enhance Cooper Art Collection, make it accessible to general public and to encourage and promote art generally in the Barnsley Metropolitan District.
How much income did Cooper Art Collection report in 2025?
Cooper Art Collection reported total income of £41k and reported expenditure of £57k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cooper Art Collection?
Cooper Art Collection has a program ratio of 0.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Arts charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 47 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cooper Art Collection registered as a charity?
Cooper Art Collection was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 March 1972 as charity number 529462. It has been registered for 54 years.
Who runs Cooper Art Collection?
Cooper Art Collection is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is P B ELMHIRST. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cooper Art Collection operate?
Cooper Art Collection operates in Barnsley, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cooper Art Collection a registered charity?
Yes — Cooper Art Collection is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 529462.
Details
NEW COURT
ABBEY ROAD NORTH
SHEPLEY
HUDDERSFIELD
HD8 8BJ
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Also Known As
- Trustees of the Cooper Art Gallery
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated