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Royal Society Of Painters In Water Colours

Also known as: Royal Watercolour Society

The Society is committed to uphold and advance the historic and contemporary art of watercolour painting.The members of the Society support and contribute to the work of their London home, Bankside Gallery, through exhibitions, workshops and educational events.The Society's art collections and archives are maintained and made available as a resource for artists, scholars and a worldwide public.

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Activities & Mission

The Society is committed to uphold and advance the historic and contemporary art of watercolour painting.The members of the Society support and contribute to the work of their London home, Bankside Gallery, through exhibitions, workshops and educational events.The Society's art collections and archives are maintained and made available as a resource for artists, scholars and a worldwide public.

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
£261,534
Latest Expenditure
£296,681

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 113.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 113.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£261,534
£296,6810 / 0
2023
£187,925
£267,4470 / 0
2022
£413,009
£178,5910 / 0
2021
£228,316
£137,8300 / 0
2020
£200,295
£118,1140 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Society Of Painters In Water Colours

What does Royal Society Of Painters In Water Colours do?

The Society is committed to uphold and advance the historic and contemporary art of watercolour painting.The members of the Society support and contribute to the work of their London home, Bankside Gallery, through exhibitions, workshops and educational events.The Society's art collections and archives are maintained and made available as a resource for artists, scholars and a worldwide public.

How much income did Royal Society Of Painters In Water Colours report in 2024?

Royal Society Of Painters In Water Colours reported total income of £262k and reported expenditure of £297k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Royal Society Of Painters In Water Colours registered as a charity?

Royal Society Of Painters In Water Colours was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 April 1969 as charity number 258348. It has been registered for 57 years.

Who runs Royal Society Of Painters In Water Colours?

Royal Society Of Painters In Water Colours is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charles Williams. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Royal Society Of Painters In Water Colours operate?

Royal Society Of Painters In Water Colours operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Royal Society Of Painters In Water Colours a registered charity?

Yes — Royal Society Of Painters In Water Colours is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 258348.

Details

Address
ROYAL WATERCOLOUR SOCIETY
48 HOPTON STREET
LONDON
SE1 9JH
Registration Date
29 April 1969
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
258348
Charity Number
258348

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Trustees

Charles Williams Chair
Anne Lynch
Charlotte Louise Cole
Chloe Fremantle
David Wiseman
Davina Gila Jackson
JILL LEMAN RWS
Julia Midgley RWS RE
Also governs 1 other charity
Mark Raggett
Martin Jacobs
Also governs 1 other charity
Olivia O'Sullivan

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Royal Watercolour Society

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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