Watts Gallery Trust
Also known as: Watts Gallery
The Watts Gallery Trust seeks to promote the understanding and appreciation of the Victorian artist G F Watts OM RA 1817-1904 and the ceramic artist Mary Seton Watts, in the context of the 19th Century, and to promote Compton as a centre for exploring Victorian art, social history and craft for present and future generations.
Activities & Mission
The Watts Gallery Trust seeks to promote the understanding and appreciation of the Victorian artist G F Watts OM RA 1817-1904 and the ceramic artist Mary Seton Watts, in the context of the 19th Century, and to promote Compton as a centre for exploring Victorian art, social history and craft for present and future generations.
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 45% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £2,812,273 | £3,382,095 | £2,153,647 | £25,010,342 | £87,946 | 88 / 130 |
| 2024 | £2,586,872 | £3,074,413 | £2,069,283 | £25,886,893 | £82,767 | 83 / 123 |
| 2023 | £2,562,395 | £3,150,402 | £2,174,302 | £38,873,682 | £1,477,071 | 81 / 50 |
| 2022 | £2,660,246 | £3,245,571 | £2,335,843 | £39,708,602 | £1,682,471 | 78 / 50 |
| 2021 | £2,950,893 | £2,881,148 | £2,224,270 | £40,110,066 | £2,014,533 | 73 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Watts Gallery Trust
What does Watts Gallery Trust do?
The Watts Gallery Trust seeks to promote the understanding and appreciation of the Victorian artist G F Watts OM RA 1817-1904 and the ceramic artist Mary Seton Watts, in the context of the 19th Century, and to promote Compton as a centre for exploring Victorian art, social history and craft for present and future generations.
How much income did Watts Gallery Trust report in 2025?
Watts Gallery Trust reported total income of £2.81m and reported expenditure of £3.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Watts Gallery Trust?
Watts Gallery Trust has a program ratio of 76.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Watts Gallery Trust registered as a charity?
Watts Gallery Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 September 1967 as charity number 313612. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs Watts Gallery Trust?
Watts Gallery Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sarah Katherine King. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Watts Gallery Trust operate?
Watts Gallery Trust operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Watts Gallery Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Watts Gallery Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313612.
Details
Down Lane
Compton
GUILDFORD
GU3 1DQ
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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