Friends Of The Harris
Also known as: Friends of the Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston
The Friends of the Harris exists to support the work of the Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library through fundraising. In recent years we have funded a range of projects, including purchases, conservation, exhibitions, community-focussed work and a capital development.
Activities & Mission
The Friends of the Harris exists to support the work of the Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library through fundraising. In recent years we have funded a range of projects, including purchases, conservation, exhibitions, community-focussed work and a capital development.
Grants
Friends Of The Harris makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2023)
- £170
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2023.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £11,150 | £193,130 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £79,876 | £151,888 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £263,683 | £81,335 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £368,441 | £11,255 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Friends Of The Harris
What does Friends Of The Harris do?
The Friends of the Harris exists to support the work of the Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library through fundraising. In recent years we have funded a range of projects, including purchases, conservation, exhibitions, community-focussed work and a capital development.
How much income did Friends Of The Harris report in 2023?
Friends Of The Harris reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £193k for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friends Of The Harris registered as a charity?
Friends Of The Harris was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 1974 as charity number 503726. It has been registered for 52 years.
Who runs Friends Of The Harris?
Friends Of The Harris is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of The Harris operate?
Friends Of The Harris operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of The Harris a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of The Harris is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 503726.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Friends of the Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston
- Friends of the Harris
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated