David Parr House & Gallery
Analysis
David Parr House & Gallery is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cambridge. It was registered in March 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, David Parr House & Gallery reported income of £997k and spending of £383k, leaving 62% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £125k to £997k (+695%), an average of +68% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 588%. Over the whole period it spent 49% 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, David Parr House & Gallery sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 94th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation (£996k), Design West (£998k) and Opera Rara (£996k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 82%, trading 7.5%, investments 5.7% and charitable activities 4.4%. Charitable activities took 86% of spending and raising funds 12%. Reserves of £55k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 4 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 82%
- Charitable activities 4.4%
- Trading 7.5%
- Investments 5.7%
In the charity's own words
Assist in the funding of the David Parr House, its collection and activities by seeking contributions from individuals and organisations.To oversee the conservation of the David Parr House and protect it for present and future generations.Work with a wide range of professionals and volunteers to develop creative, inspiring and accessible ways to showcase the heritage and arts within the house.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation | London | £996k |
| Design West | Bristol | £998k |
| Opera Rara | London | £996k |
| Brass for Africa | Wokingham | £998k |