the embroiderers' guild

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, and the general public. The Embroiderers' Guild is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Bucks and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Isle Of Man.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Embroiderers Guild is a national educational charity with around 1500 members and a network of just over 100 affiliated independent stitch groups. It has a museum with a unique global collection and offers a programme of exhibitions, events, workshops and lectures. It also has a specialist library and publishes Embroidery the successful textile art magazine.

Fundraising

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Region

England And Wales

Country

Scotland Isle Of Man

Financial Information

Latest Income

£205,367

Latest Expenditure

£137,470

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 81.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 20.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £24,650

Charitable Activities £608,979

Other Trading £239,294

Investments £885

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £771,486

Raising Funds £174,550

Governance £17,736

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£205,367	£137,470				0 / 2
2023	£140,237	£83,076				0 / 2
2022	£83,329	£188,175				0 / 3
2021	£264,725	£481,986				0 / 2
2020	£873,808	£946,036	£771,486	£686,710	£328,367	4 / 0