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Guild Of St Mary's Centre Lichfield

Also known as: Lichfield Heritage Centre, St Mary's Centre

The charity provides and operates a visual and performing arts venue that is affordable and accessible for all. It provides a vibrant and engaging museum and Treasury display of silver together with inspirational education and arts experiences and access to SCC Local Records digitally. Several thousand photographs of local historical interest are available for public viewing.

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Activities & Mission

The charity provides and operates a visual and performing arts venue that is affordable and accessible for all. It provides a vibrant and engaging museum and Treasury display of silver together with inspirational education and arts experiences and access to SCC Local Records digitally. Several thousand photographs of local historical interest are available for public viewing.

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£617,632
Latest Expenditure
£733,906

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 54.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 46.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 54.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £115,226
Charitable Activities £131,410
Other Trading £365,280
Investments £5,716
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £338,146
Raising Funds £395,760
Governance £5,099
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
£617,632
£733,906£338,146£1,024,776£34,12918 / 70
2024
£537,816
£611,387£281,929£1,141,050£73,58915 / 40
2023
£431,637
£514,0710 / 16
2022
£371,341
£468,8590 / 15
2021
£362,929
£349,3520 / 13

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Guild Of St Mary's Centre Lichfield

What does Guild Of St Mary's Centre Lichfield do?

The charity provides and operates a visual and performing arts venue that is affordable and accessible for all. It provides a vibrant and engaging museum and Treasury display of silver together with inspirational education and arts experiences and access to SCC Local Records digitally. Several thousand photographs of local historical interest are available for public viewing.

How much income did Guild Of St Mary's Centre Lichfield report in 2025?

Guild Of St Mary's Centre Lichfield reported total income of £618k and reported expenditure of £734k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Guild Of St Mary's Centre Lichfield registered as a charity?

Guild Of St Mary's Centre Lichfield was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 1993 as charity number 1017020. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Guild Of St Mary's Centre Lichfield?

Guild Of St Mary's Centre Lichfield is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is NICHOLAS GEORGE SEDGWICK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Guild Of St Mary's Centre Lichfield operate?

Guild Of St Mary's Centre Lichfield operates in Staffordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Guild Of St Mary's Centre Lichfield a registered charity?

Yes — Guild Of St Mary's Centre Lichfield is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1017020.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 February 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1017020
Charity Number
1017020

Trustees

NICHOLAS GEORGE SEDGWICK Chair
Also governs 3 other charities
Alison Louise Lancaster
Andrew Brian Sims
Andrew Francis Smith
Also governs 1 other charity
Colin Peter Ablitt
Also governs 1 other charity
Douglas McBain Armour
John Douglas James
Matthew John Garfield
Simon Horton

Also Known As

  • Lichfield Heritage Centre
  • St Mary's Centre

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