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George Goetchius & Donald Howarth Society Of Friends Awards

Also known as: G & D Sofas

ENCOURAGING AND PROVIDING SUPPORT AND FACILITIES FOR THE UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTS AND SOCIAL STUDIES, TO INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO VISUAL ART, PHOTOGRAPHIC, PERFORMATIVE, LITERARY, DRAMATIC WRITING, AND THE STUDY OF SOCIAL CHANGE AND CULTURAL HISTORY RELATING TO HOMOSEXUALITY.

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Activities & Mission

ENCOURAGING AND PROVIDING SUPPORT AND FACILITIES FOR THE UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTS AND SOCIAL STUDIES, TO INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO VISUAL ART, PHOTOGRAPHIC, PERFORMATIVE, LITERARY, DRAMATIC WRITING, AND THE STUDY OF SOCIAL CHANGE AND CULTURAL HISTORY RELATING TO HOMOSEXUALITY.

Grants

George Goetchius & Donald Howarth Society Of Friends Awards makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£51,243
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity

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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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£23,054
Latest Expenditure
£51,243

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.9%
% 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 £3,990,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £34,435
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£23,054
£51,2430 / 2
2024
£183,530
£47,7960 / 2
2022
£103,272
£19,2510 / 2
2021
£3,990,000
£34,435£34,435£3,967,627£3,967,6270 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about George Goetchius & Donald Howarth Society Of Friends Awards

What does George Goetchius & Donald Howarth Society Of Friends Awards do?

ENCOURAGING AND PROVIDING SUPPORT AND FACILITIES FOR THE UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTS AND SOCIAL STUDIES, TO INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO VISUAL ART, PHOTOGRAPHIC, PERFORMATIVE, LITERARY, DRAMATIC WRITING, AND THE STUDY OF SOCIAL CHANGE AND CULTURAL HISTORY RELATING TO HOMOSEXUALITY.

How much income did George Goetchius & Donald Howarth Society Of Friends Awards report in 2025?

George Goetchius & Donald Howarth Society Of Friends Awards reported total income of £23k and reported expenditure of £51k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was George Goetchius & Donald Howarth Society Of Friends Awards registered as a charity?

George Goetchius & Donald Howarth Society Of Friends Awards was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 September 2013 as charity number 1154004. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs George Goetchius & Donald Howarth Society Of Friends Awards?

George Goetchius & Donald Howarth Society Of Friends Awards is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does George Goetchius & Donald Howarth Society Of Friends Awards operate?

George Goetchius & Donald Howarth Society Of Friends Awards operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is George Goetchius & Donald Howarth Society Of Friends Awards a registered charity?

Yes — George Goetchius & Donald Howarth Society Of Friends Awards is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1154004.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
30 September 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5038813
Charity Number
1154004

Trustees

CHRISTOPHER LOSCHER
Inez Litas
WILLIAM SCOTT RICHARDS
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • G & D Sofas

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