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The Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth Textile Collections

Also known as: Gawthorpe Textiles Collection

The RBK-S Collection is housed at Gawthorpe Hall near Burnley. Some items are on display and accessible to the public when the Hall is open. The Trustees' main activity is to look after the Collection and use it for study and educational purposes. Some donated items continue to be accepted into the Collection.Courses and study visits are available.

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Activities & Mission

The RBK-S Collection is housed at Gawthorpe Hall near Burnley. Some items are on display and accessible to the public when the Hall is open. The Trustees' main activity is to look after the Collection and use it for study and educational purposes. Some donated items continue to be accepted into the Collection.Courses and study visits are available.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£342,202
Latest Expenditure
£243,834

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 71.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 71.3%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£342,202
£243,8340 / 10
2024
£209,278
£177,4490 / 9
2023
£151,212
£150,9010 / 12
2022
£136,936
£122,3970 / 5
2021
£146,636
£115,0790 / 4

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Frequently asked questions about The Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth Textile Collections

What does The Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth Textile Collections do?

The RBK-S Collection is housed at Gawthorpe Hall near Burnley. Some items are on display and accessible to the public when the Hall is open. The Trustees' main activity is to look after the Collection and use it for study and educational purposes. Some donated items continue to be accepted into the Collection.Courses and study visits are available.

How much income did The Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth Textile Collections report in 2025?

The Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth Textile Collections reported total income of £342k and reported expenditure of £244k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth Textile Collections registered as a charity?

The Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth Textile Collections was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 February 2019 as charity number 1182054. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth Textile Collections?

The Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth Textile Collections is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charles Geoffrey Nicholas Lord Shuttleworth. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth Textile Collections operate?

The Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth Textile Collections operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth Textile Collections a registered charity?

Yes — The Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth Textile Collections is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182054.

Details

Address
KAY SHUTTLEWORTH ESTATES
ESTATE OFFICE
COWAN BRIDGE
CARNFORTH
LA6 2HS
Registration Date
15 February 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5135116
Charity Number
1182054

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Trustees

Charles Geoffrey Nicholas Lord Shuttleworth Chair
Also governs 3 other charities
ASHLEY SUTCLIFFE
Bethany Alice Juliet McIntyre
Charlotte Steels
Also governs 1 other charity
Dennis Mendoros OBE DL
Dr Ann Beatrice Sumner
Also governs 2 other charities
Georgiana Foster
Ian Brown
Michael Millward
Also governs 1 other charity
SARAH RACHEL JANE FIGGINS
Thomas Edward Kay-Shuttleworth

Also Known As

  • Gawthorpe Textiles Collection

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