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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£593,527
Latest Expenditure
£458,348

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £192,297
Charitable Activities £396,262
Other Trading £1,384
Investments £3,584
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £457,134
Raising Funds £1,214
Governance £1,867
Grants to Institutions £9,760
Other Expenditure £0

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
£593,527
£458,348£457,134£393,080£182,9948 / 28
2024
£298,995
£291,8050 / 16
2023
£259,645
£202,7270 / 16
2022
£181,161
£150,8700 / 8
2021
£195,040
£138,4330 / 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.

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

Address
81 North Street
WELLINGTON
TA21 8NA
Registration Date
13 November 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5054482
Charity Number
1159208

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Trustees

Catherine Jan Lillie
Daahir Ahmed Mohamed
David Cowling Clarke
Dr Alison Robinson Canham
Also governs 1 other charity
Emma Louise Jhita
Jennifer Chen
Jo Sealy
Jonathan Daniel Reid
Michael Osbaldeston
Also governs 2 other charities
Nicola Duncan-Finn
Robert Murray
Simon Eli Sadinsky-Heisler

Also Known As

  • Hca
  • Heritage Crafts

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30 July 2026
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