The Heritage Crafts Association
Also known as: Hca, Heritage Crafts
TO ADVANCE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF TRADITIONAL AND HERITAGE CRAFTS, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVICE AND TRAINING.
Activities & Mission
TO ADVANCE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF TRADITIONAL AND HERITAGE CRAFTS, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVICE AND TRAINING.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 36% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 63% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 71% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £593,527 | £458,348 | £457,134 | £393,080 | £182,994 | 8 / 28 |
| 2024 | £298,995 | £291,805 | 0 / 16 | |||
| 2023 | £259,645 | £202,727 | 0 / 16 | |||
| 2022 | £181,161 | £150,870 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2021 | £195,040 | £138,433 | 0 / 8 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Heritage Crafts Association
What does The Heritage Crafts Association do?
TO ADVANCE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF TRADITIONAL AND HERITAGE CRAFTS, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVICE AND TRAINING.
How much income did The Heritage Crafts Association report in 2025?
The Heritage Crafts Association reported total income of £594k and reported expenditure of £458k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Heritage Crafts Association?
The Heritage Crafts Association has a program ratio of 77.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Heritage Crafts Association registered as a charity?
The Heritage Crafts Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 November 2014 as charity number 1159208. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs The Heritage Crafts Association?
The Heritage Crafts Association is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Heritage Crafts Association operate?
The Heritage Crafts Association operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Heritage Crafts Association a registered charity?
Yes — The Heritage Crafts Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159208.
Details
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TA21 8NA
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Hca
- Heritage Crafts
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated