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The Island Collection

The Island Collection's purpose is to establish the Isle of Wight as a significant cultural destination by -Strengthening and underpinning the Island's cultural sectorProviding an expert strategic voice that represents the Island's cultural organisations, and,Working with place making agencies to enhance the Island's cultural environment for living, working and visiting.

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Activities & Mission

The Island Collection's purpose is to establish the Isle of Wight as a significant cultural destination by -Strengthening and underpinning the Island's cultural sectorProviding an expert strategic voice that represents the Island's cultural organisations, and,Working with place making agencies to enhance the Island's cultural environment for living, working and visiting.

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
£239,620
Latest Expenditure
£155,397

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 64.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 64.9%
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£239,620
£155,3970 / 0
2024
£239,621
£155,3980 / 0
2023
£63,362
£124,7220 / 0
2022
£73,793
£7,5870 / 0
2021
£7,951
£3,3140 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Island Collection

What does The Island Collection do?

The Island Collection's purpose is to establish the Isle of Wight as a significant cultural destination by -Strengthening and underpinning the Island's cultural sectorProviding an expert strategic voice that represents the Island's cultural organisations, and,Working with place making agencies to enhance the Island's cultural environment for living, working and visiting.

How much income did The Island Collection report in 2025?

The Island Collection reported total income of £240k and reported expenditure of £155k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Island Collection registered as a charity?

The Island Collection was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 June 2019 as charity number 1183881. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Island Collection?

The Island Collection is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon Harrison. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Island Collection operate?

The Island Collection operates in Isle Of Wight, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Island Collection a registered charity?

Yes — The Island Collection is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183881.

Details

Address
Building 41
Newport road
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 8BX
Registration Date
13 June 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5132936
Charity Number
1183881

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Trustees

Simon Harrison Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Charity Garnett
Dr Lesley Victoria von Schulthess Rechberg Preston-Standing
Dr Rachel Tait
Ella Clapham
Franko Figueiredo-Stow
Jack Whitwood
Jacqueline Anne Gazzard
Also governs 1 other charity
Nia Collins
Sarah Elizabeth Chatwin
Steven John Anderson

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