The Quilt Association
Analysis
The Quilt Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Powys. It was registered in April 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03284386). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending November 2025, The Quilt Association reported income of £79k and spending of £50k, leaving 37% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2021 to November 2025, income grew from £14k to £79k (+486%), an average of +56% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2025, when income rose by 194%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Quilt Association sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include First Luton Sea Scout Group (£79k), Ripon Choral Society (£80k) and Chitraleka Dance Company (£79k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Presentation and promotion of quilting, patchwork and textile art exhibitions, seminars and workshops available to the general public at The Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes (the home of the association). The conservation and study of antique and modern quilts in the Association Collection, particularly Welsh heritage pieces. Provision of exhibition and meeting space and facilities for community or
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| First Luton Sea Scout Group | Hertfordshire | £79k |
| Ripon Choral Society | York | £80k |
| Chitraleka Dance Company | Birmingham | £79k |
| The Renegades | Billingshurst | £80k |