Skip to main content Skip to navigation

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.

Contact Charity

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.

Is this your charity?

Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.

Learn more about premium profiles See a sample profile

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
£305,214
Latest Expenditure
£303,490

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 99.4%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£305,214
£303,4900 / 0
2024
£261,534
£296,6810 / 0
2023
£187,925
£267,4470 / 0
2022
£413,009
£178,5910 / 0
2021
£228,316
£137,8300 / 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 2025?

Royal Society Of Painters In Water Colours reported total income of £305k and reported expenditure of £303k for the financial year ending 2025, 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 14 trustees. 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
29 April 1969
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
258348
Charity Number
258348

Trustees

Charlotte Louise Cole
Chloe Anastasia Cheese
David Wiseman
Francis Bowyer
Julia Midgley RWS RE
Also governs 1 other charity
Mark Jeremy Entwisle
Mark Raggett
Olivia O'Sullivan
Paul William Cox
Rose Ann Gillian LEMAN RWS
Sarah Barbara Holliday
Sophie Rebecca Knight
Suzy Laura Rose Fasht
Tessa Sabina Pearson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Royal Watercolour Society

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
Report a data issue