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The Reading Guild Of Artists

THE RGA PROMOTES THE STUDY OF ART AND HELPS TO ADVANCE PRACTICAL ARTISTIC ABILITY BY MEANS OF LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, DEMONSTRATIONS, CRITICISM, AND SUMMER PAINTING DAYS. ANYONE MAY JOIN AND MEMBERS RANGE FROM NOVICES TO PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS. ABILITY MUST BE SHOWN BEFORE WORK IS ENTERED IN THE SEVERAL EXHIBITIONS HELD EACH YEAR.

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Activities & Mission

THE RGA PROMOTES THE STUDY OF ART AND HELPS TO ADVANCE PRACTICAL ARTISTIC ABILITY BY MEANS OF LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, DEMONSTRATIONS, CRITICISM, AND SUMMER PAINTING DAYS. ANYONE MAY JOIN AND MEMBERS RANGE FROM NOVICES TO PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS. ABILITY MUST BE SHOWN BEFORE WORK IS ENTERED IN THE SEVERAL EXHIBITIONS HELD EACH YEAR.

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
£16,491
Latest Expenditure
£12,882

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 78.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 78.1%
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
£16,491
£12,8820 / 25
2023
£10,466
£9,0610 / 25
2022
£10,130
£9,8140 / 20
2021
£8,243
£8,8040 / 20
2020
£6,767
£6,1220 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Reading Guild Of Artists

What does The Reading Guild Of Artists do?

THE RGA PROMOTES THE STUDY OF ART AND HELPS TO ADVANCE PRACTICAL ARTISTIC ABILITY BY MEANS OF LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, DEMONSTRATIONS, CRITICISM, AND SUMMER PAINTING DAYS. ANYONE MAY JOIN AND MEMBERS RANGE FROM NOVICES TO PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS. ABILITY MUST BE SHOWN BEFORE WORK IS ENTERED IN THE SEVERAL EXHIBITIONS HELD EACH YEAR.

How much income did The Reading Guild Of Artists report in 2024?

The Reading Guild Of Artists reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £13k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Reading Guild Of Artists registered as a charity?

The Reading Guild Of Artists was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 February 2019 as charity number 1182221. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Reading Guild Of Artists?

The Reading Guild Of Artists is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Connell Gerald McMenamin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Reading Guild Of Artists operate?

The Reading Guild Of Artists operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Reading Guild Of Artists a registered charity?

Yes — The Reading Guild Of Artists is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182221.

Details

Address
79 WESTERN AVENUE
WOODLEY
READING
RG5 3BL
Registration Date
26 February 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5127047
Charity Number
1182221

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Trustees

Connell Gerald McMenamin Chair
Catherine Elizabeth Perry
CLARE BUCHTA
LINDA MARY SAUL
Paul Whitehouse
SHELAGH CASEBOURNE
Stephen Gareth Jones

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