Crafts Council
Our goal is to make the UK the best place to make, see, collect and learn about contemporary craftOur aims are to:To build a strong economy and infrastructure for contemporary craft To increase and diversify the audience for contemporary craft To champion high quality contemporary craft practice nationally and internationally
Activities & Mission
Our goal is to make the UK the best place to make, see, collect and learn about contemporary craftOur aims are to:To build a strong economy and infrastructure for contemporary craft To increase and diversify the audience for contemporary craft To champion high quality contemporary craft practice nationally and internationally
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 41% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Expenditure Categories
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 | £3,615,000 | £3,623,000 | £3,153,000 | £2,516,000 | £318,000 | 27 / 14 |
| 2024 | £3,532,000 | £3,444,000 | £2,981,000 | £2,524,000 | £779,000 | 24 / 14 |
| 2023 | £3,788,000 | £3,974,773 | £3,500,315 | £2,436,000 | £621,000 | 35 / 15 |
| 2022 | £3,827,053 | £3,918,650 | £3,366,263 | £2,621,638 | £706,320 | 45 / 17 |
| 2021 | £4,175,775 | £3,761,913 | £3,244,540 | £2,713,235 | £604,629 | 47 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Crafts Council
What does Crafts Council do?
Our goal is to make the UK the best place to make, see, collect and learn about contemporary craftOur aims are to:To build a strong economy and infrastructure for contemporary craft To increase and diversify the audience for contemporary craft To champion high quality contemporary craft practice nationally and internationally
How much income did Crafts Council report in 2025?
Crafts Council reported total income of £3.62m and reported expenditure of £3.62m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Crafts Council?
Crafts Council has a program ratio of 87.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Crafts Council registered as a charity?
Crafts Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 September 1980 as charity number 280956. It has been registered for 46 years.
Who runs Crafts Council?
Crafts Council is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Edward Knell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Crafts Council operate?
Crafts Council operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Crafts Council a registered charity?
Yes — Crafts Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 280956.
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N1 9BY
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- 14 May 2026
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