The Hand Engravers Association of Great Britain
Analysis
The Hand Engravers Association of Great Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in 29 Warren Street. It was registered in November 2017, 9 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 incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Hand Engravers Association of Great Britain reported income of £19k and spending of £25k, spending 130% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £43k to £19k (-54%), an average of -18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income dropped by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 106% 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 Hand Engravers Association of Great Britain sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Eltham Choral Society (£19k), Blackhill Community Association (£19k) and Friern Barnet Community Library (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the highest standards of craftsmanship, design and commercial practice among hand engraversTo encourage greater awareness of hand engraving among practitioners in other allied crafts; To educate the general public in the craft.Carried out through, though not exclusively:TRAINING, EDUCATION,SUPPORT and REPRESENTATION of the craft locally, nationally and internationally.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Eltham Choral Society | Kent | £19k |
| Blackhill Community Association | Consett | £19k |
| Friern Barnet Community Library | London | £19k |
| Village Hall (Cotherstone) | Barnard Castle | £19k |