The Sidney Nolan Trust
The Trust's core activity is to build on Sidney Nolan's remarkable legacy to maintain a vibrant and thriving centre for the arts, in a rural setting. It uses its extensive collection of Nolan paintings, personal archive material and library to promote an ongoing appreciation of his work and uses this unique resource to inform its annual exhibition and educational outreach programmes.
Activities & Mission
The Trust's core activity is to build on Sidney Nolan's remarkable legacy to maintain a vibrant and thriving centre for the arts, in a rural setting. It uses its extensive collection of Nolan paintings, personal archive material and library to promote an ongoing appreciation of his work and uses this unique resource to inform its annual exhibition and educational outreach programmes.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 13% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — Bleddfa Trust (organisation 507635)
- Asset transfer in in 2020 — The Sidney Nolan Trust (organisation 326945)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £215,499 | £355,477 | 0 / 14 | |||
| 2023 | £1,232,453 | £389,958 | £384,558 | £2,820,667 | £454,109 | 5 / 7 |
| 2022 | £407,031 | £317,228 | 0 / 17 | |||
| 2021 | £464,968 | £382,531 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2020 | £272,897 | £275,837 | 0 / 5 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Sidney Nolan Trust
What does The Sidney Nolan Trust do?
The Trust's core activity is to build on Sidney Nolan's remarkable legacy to maintain a vibrant and thriving centre for the arts, in a rural setting. It uses its extensive collection of Nolan paintings, personal archive material and library to promote an ongoing appreciation of his work and uses this unique resource to inform its annual exhibition and educational outreach programmes.
How much income did The Sidney Nolan Trust report in 2024?
The Sidney Nolan Trust reported total income of £215k and reported expenditure of £355k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Sidney Nolan Trust?
The Sidney Nolan Trust has a program ratio of 31.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Sidney Nolan Trust registered as a charity?
The Sidney Nolan Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 May 2015 as charity number 1161850. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs The Sidney Nolan Trust?
The Sidney Nolan Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lucy Trench. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Sidney Nolan Trust operate?
The Sidney Nolan Trust operates across 3 areas: Herefordshire, Powys and Shropshire.
Is The Sidney Nolan Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Sidney Nolan Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161850.
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near Presteigne
Herefordshire
LD8 2LL
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