The Association of Woodturners of Great Britain
Analysis
The Association of Woodturners of Great Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Watford. It was registered in December 2012, 14 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 08135399). It says it provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Association of Woodturners of Great Britain reported income of £88k and spending of £68k, leaving 23% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £68k to £88k (+29%), an average of +6.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 102% 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 Association of Woodturners of Great Britain sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Austell Arts Centre (£88k), Minehead and Coast Development Trust (£88k) and University of the Third Age Bromley (£88k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity is membership organisation, with aims to promote the craft of woodturning, to raise appreciation of the creativity, skill and heritage of woodturning. The charity also aims to advance the education of the public in the craft and skill.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Austell Arts Centre | St Austell | £88k |
| Minehead and Coast Development Trust | Watchet | £88k |
| University of the Third Age Bromley | Bromley | £88k |
| Chardon Trust | Llandudno | £88k |