The Royal Society of Miniature Painters Sculptors and Gravers
Analysis
The Royal Society of Miniature Painters Sculptors and Gravers is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bedford. It was registered in March 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Royal Society of Miniature Painters Sculptors and Gravers reported income of £28k and spending of £48k, spending 176% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £16k to £28k (+69%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 96%. Over the whole period it spent 130% 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 Royal Society of Miniature Painters Sculptors and Gravers sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust (£28k), Birkenhead Choral Society (£28k) and Hagbourne Village Hall (£28k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The RMS uphold & continue the tradition of miniature painting. It provides artists with opportunity to exhibit their work annually in a prestigious London gallery (entry open to all); during exhibition members demonstrate their unique techniques to the public who wish to learn how to paint miniatures. It nurtures new young talent. It offers advice & help to artists and clients throughout the year.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust | Lancashire | £28k |
| Birkenhead Choral Society | Merseyside | £28k |
| Hagbourne Village Hall | Didcot | £28k |
| African Caribbean Forum | Peterborough | £28k |