The Whitaker Organisation
Also known as: The Whitaker Organisation Community Interest Company
Operation of the Whitaker museum and art gallery to advance the arts, culture and heritage in Rossendale and regionally. Programming a diverse exhibition programme and activities for early years, schools, families and the wider community, supporting individual artists with exhibition and commission opportunities and enabling public access and engagement with the Whitaker collection.
Activities & Mission
Operation of the Whitaker museum and art gallery to advance the arts, culture and heritage in Rossendale and regionally. Programming a diverse exhibition programme and activities for early years, schools, families and the wider community, supporting individual artists with exhibition and commission opportunities and enabling public access and engagement with the Whitaker collection.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 36% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £470,407 | £371,375 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2024 | £599,980 | £624,934 | £464,676 | -£181,081 | £0 | 21 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Whitaker Organisation
What does The Whitaker Organisation do?
Operation of the Whitaker museum and art gallery to advance the arts, culture and heritage in Rossendale and regionally. Programming a diverse exhibition programme and activities for early years, schools, families and the wider community, supporting individual artists with exhibition and commission opportunities and enabling public access and engagement with the Whitaker collection.
How much income did The Whitaker Organisation report in 2025?
The Whitaker Organisation reported total income of £470k and reported expenditure of £371k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Whitaker Organisation?
The Whitaker Organisation has a program ratio of 77.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Whitaker Organisation registered as a charity?
The Whitaker Organisation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 April 2023 as charity number 1202807. It has been registered for 3 years.
Who runs The Whitaker Organisation?
The Whitaker Organisation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is IAIN MARTIN TAYLOR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Whitaker Organisation operate?
The Whitaker Organisation operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Whitaker Organisation a registered charity?
Yes — The Whitaker Organisation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1202807.
Details
Haslingden Road
Rossendale
BB4 6RE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Whitaker Organisation Community Interest Company
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated