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Southport Photographic Society

Also known as: S P S Exhibition, Southport Photographic Society - S P S Exhibition

Southport Photographic Society aims to advance the education of the public in the theory and practice of photography as an art. To further this aim the Society organises:(i) public exhibitions of photographs, photographic art and apparatus. (ii) public lectures and demonstrations of all aspects of photography. (iii) public outings to places of photograhic interest.

Activities & Mission

Southport Photographic Society aims to advance the education of the public in the theory and practice of photography as an art. To further this aim the Society organises:(i) public exhibitions of photographs, photographic art and apparatus. (ii) public lectures and demonstrations of all aspects of photography. (iii) public outings to places of photograhic interest.

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
£14,499
Latest Expenditure
£13,936

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 96.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 96.1%
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
£14,499
£13,9360 / 0
2024
£15,070
£14,6480 / 0
2023
£13,534
£12,8980 / 12
2022
£12,785
£10,4090 / 0
2021
£11,922
£7,6120 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Southport Photographic Society

What does Southport Photographic Society do?

Southport Photographic Society aims to advance the education of the public in the theory and practice of photography as an art. To further this aim the Society organises:(i) public exhibitions of photographs, photographic art and apparatus. (ii) public lectures and demonstrations of all aspects of photography. (iii) public outings to places of photograhic interest.

How much income did Southport Photographic Society report in 2025?

Southport Photographic Society reported total income of £14k and reported expenditure of £14k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Southport Photographic Society registered as a charity?

Southport Photographic Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 August 1980 as charity number 510342. It has been registered for 46 years.

Who runs Southport Photographic Society?

Southport Photographic Society is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian Foster. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Southport Photographic Society operate?

Southport Photographic Society operates across 2 areas: Lancashire and Sefton.

Is Southport Photographic Society a registered charity?

Yes — Southport Photographic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 510342.

Details

Address
12 Dunes Drive
Formby
Liverpool
L37 1PF
Registration Date
13 August 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
510342
Charity Number
510342

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Trustees

Ian Foster Chair
Alexander Anderson
ARTHUR GLYNN WILLIAMS
Christine Wood
David Nicholas Hilton
GARY PARKER
Iain Jack
MR KIT ROBINSON
Norman Rigby
Penny Price
Raymond Geoffrey Ball
Sue Critchlow
Susan Marshall

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • S P S Exhibition
  • Southport Photographic Society - S P S Exhibition

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30 July 2026
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