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The Lettering & Commemorative Arts Trust

Also known as: Memorials by Artists, Memorial Arts Charity, The Lettering Arts Trust

We encourage the UK's tradition of lettercarving to flourish through our Apprenticeship Scheme, Lettercarving Workshops, regular exhibitions, the Art & Memory Collection and illustrated publications. We also help and advise people with the commissioning of unique memorials and other lettered works,

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Activities & Mission

We encourage the UK's tradition of lettercarving to flourish through our Apprenticeship Scheme, Lettercarving Workshops, regular exhibitions, the Art & Memory Collection and illustrated publications. We also help and advise people with the commissioning of unique memorials and other lettered works,

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
£130,570
Latest Expenditure
£130,338

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 99.8%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£130,570
£130,3380 / 2
2023
£125,731
£91,7040 / 2
2022
£172,853
£159,2720 / 5
2021
£218,780
£171,7040 / 5
2020
£115,390
£148,5530 / 13

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Lettering & Commemorative Arts Trust

What does The Lettering & Commemorative Arts Trust do?

We encourage the UK's tradition of lettercarving to flourish through our Apprenticeship Scheme, Lettercarving Workshops, regular exhibitions, the Art & Memory Collection and illustrated publications. We also help and advise people with the commissioning of unique memorials and other lettered works,

How much income did The Lettering & Commemorative Arts Trust report in 2024?

The Lettering & Commemorative Arts Trust reported total income of £131k and reported expenditure of £130k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Lettering & Commemorative Arts Trust registered as a charity?

The Lettering & Commemorative Arts Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 August 2012 as charity number 1148638. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Lettering & Commemorative Arts Trust?

The Lettering & Commemorative Arts Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Nicholas Heath. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lettering & Commemorative Arts Trust operate?

The Lettering & Commemorative Arts Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Lettering & Commemorative Arts Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Lettering & Commemorative Arts Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148638.

Details

Address
LETTERING ARTS TRUST
50 Princes Street
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 1RJ
Registration Date
20 August 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5026775
Charity Number
1148638

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Trustees

John Nicholas Heath Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Bernadette Gilbert
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Elisabeth Ashbridge
ERROL ANTHONY DONALD
Jamie Timothy Bill
Rev Robyn Caroline Golden-Hann
Teucer Wilson

Also Known As

  • Memorials by Artists
  • Memorial Arts Charity
  • The Lettering Arts Trust

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30 July 2026
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