REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1092055
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31st October 2025
for
THE KENNETH ARMITAGE FOUNDATION
THE KENNETH ARMITAGE FOUNDATION
Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st October 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 to 11 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 12 to 13 |
THE KENNETH ARMITAGE FOUNDATION
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st October 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st October 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims for the public benefit
The trustees shall hold the Trust Fund and its income upon trust to:
(1) Encourage and advance public knowledge of and education in the art of modern and contemporary sculpture, especially through the works of Kenneth Armitage.
(2) Protect and enhance the reputation and legacy of Kenneth Armitage, including through publications and exhibitions and by maintaining his studio to inspire contemporary sculptors.
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Trust's aims and objectives and in planning future activities.
Formation of the foundation
Following the death of Kenneth Armitage in January 2002 his executors and trustees executed a deed of appointment, on 14th August 2002, whereby the residue of his estate was directed to the Foundation since its principal objects were considered to be in line with the charitable intentions of his will.
The distribution from the estate included the house at 22a Avonmore Road London W14 previously occupied by Mr Armitage, works of art and a monetary element received in May and June 2003.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Review of activities
The trustees continued to promote the work of Kenneth Armitage and support the education of the public in art and sculpture. The Foundation has completed further significant maintenance to the studio in Avonmore Road, organised and continued our conservation of the collection and selected works for sale and for donation by accessing our store in West London. Administratively, we have undertaken several trustee meetings and studio visits.
The Foundation awards an Armitage Fellowship to an international sculptor with a two-year residency at its London studio with a bursary and expenses. The presiding Fellow, sculptor Anya Gallaccio, completed her second year at the studio. She had previously held her highly acclaimed solo exhibition at the Turner Contemporary, in Margate during September 2024, her first year and her Aids Memorial sculpture (titled 'Symbol of Life') is still in production, with installation due for completion during 2027. Anya hosted a visit from The Royal Society of Sculptors and continued her work internationally.
Trustees led an initiative in early January 2025, the purpose of which, was to gain insight into the work of other artist residency programs. This was held at the studio in London with an evening reception. In August, Anya returned to the US at the end of her 2-year tenure.
Trustees led a series of interviews for the new Fellow in the Autumn culminating in the residency being awarded to renowned sculptor Simeon Barclay. Simeon takes up his residence in January 2026.
The Foundation awarded three prizes in 2025. Prize winners were selected from online applications by young sculptors of undergraduates' courses at Bath Spa University and Leeds Arts University, and from postgraduate courses at the Royal College of Art. Trustees visited the degree shows to view work and met with the student applicants before deciding on their respective winners.
We are delighted that the Foundation has continued its task of helping to educate and inspire young artists, to promote sculpture, and maintain and burnish the reputation of Kenneth Armitage CBE.
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THE KENNETH ARMITAGE FOUNDATION
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st October 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
Having received the distribution from the estate of Kenneth Armitage the Foundation currently holds reserves of £1,737,606. However, a significant portion of these are not 'free reserves' being tied up in the freehold buildings required to carry out the charity's objectives and works of art. Since further fundraising is not currently taking place, available funds, after building refurbishment costs, need to be invested to provide for the bursary costs. The trustees therefore feel that the current level of reserves must be retained.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
In selecting persons to be appointed, the trustees consider the skills, experience and commitment of potential trustees and the contributions they can make to compliment the existing board of trustees.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number
1092055
Principal address
Rainscombe Park Oare Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 4HZ
Trustees
Steve Langan Chair Ms Marjorie Allthorpe-Guyton Ann Elliott Mark Dunhill Whitney Hintz
Independent Examiner
TC Group 3rd Floor, Suffolk House George Street Croydon CR0 0YN
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 27th August 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
Steve Langan - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Kenneth Armitage Foundation
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Kenneth Armitage Foundation
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Kenneth Armitage Foundation (the Trust) for the year ended 31st October 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Patrick du Casse
TC Group 3rd Floor, Suffolk House George Street Croydon CR0 0YN
27th August 2026
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THE KENNETH ARMITAGE FOUNDATION
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st October 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Other trading activities 2 Investment income 3 Total EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds Other trading activities Investment management costs 4 Charitable activities Studio expenses Preservation of artworks Management and administration Exhibition costs Grants to sculptors Total Net gains/(losses) on investments NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) Other recognised gains/(losses) Gains on revaluation of fixed assets Net movement in funds RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
31.10.25 Unrestricted fund £ 16,959 19,048 36,007 6,800 8,197 14,997 16,803 8,435 340,349 2,406 35,500 418,490 (12,764) (395,247) 85,514 (309,733) 2,047,339 1,737,606 |
31.10.24 Total funds £ 47,037 19,004 66,041 18,042 4,161 22,203 13,433 9,481 36,488 - 2,188 83,793 3,618 (14,134) 59,555 45,421 2,001,918 2,047,339 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE KENNETH ARMITAGE FOUNDATION
Balance Sheet 31st October 2025
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 7 Investments 8 CURRENT ASSETS Stocks 9 Debtors 10 Cash at bank CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 11 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS 12 Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
31.10.25 Unrestricted fund £ 800,000 848,217 1,648,217 50,000 5,877 36,631 92,508 (3,119) 89,389 1,737,606 1,737,606 1,737,606 1,737,606 |
31.10.24 Total funds £ 800,437 842,716 1,643,153 381,453 5,393 19,034 405,880 (1,694) 404,186 2,047,339 2,047,339 2,047,339 2,047,339 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 27th August 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
Steve Langan - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE KENNETH ARMITAGE FOUNDATION
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st October 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.
Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions
The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland':
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the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
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the requirement of paragraph 3.17(d);
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the requirements of paragraphs 11.42, 11.44, 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c).
Changes in accounting policies
In preparing these accounts, the Trustees have considered whether in applying the accounting policies required by FRS 102 and the Charities SORP FRS 102 the restatement of comparative items was required. No restatements were required.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation less any accumulated impairment losses.
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life:
Fixtures and fittings - 25% p.a. on cost
Assets are capitalised where their useful economic life is expected to be greater than one year.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amounts and are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.
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THE KENNETH ARMITAGE FOUNDATION
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31st October 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Investments
Investments are stated at their market value at the year end date. Any unrealised gains or losses are recognised in statement of financial activities.
Creditors
Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount.
Debtors
Debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due.
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
| 2. | OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | ||
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| 31.10.25 | 31.10.24 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Sale of artwork | 16,959 | 47,037 | |
| 3. | INVESTMENT INCOME | ||
| Investment income | 31.10.25 £ 18,798 |
31.10.24 £ 18,748 |
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| Deposit account interest | 250 | 256 | |
| 19,048 | 19,004 | ||
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THE KENNETH ARMITAGE FOUNDATION
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31st October 2025
4. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COSTS
| Support costs 5. SUPPORT COSTS Investment management costs Management and administration |
Finance £ 8,197 - 8,197 |
31.10.25 £ 8,197 Governance Other costs £ £ - - 329,653 4,011 329,653 4,011 |
31.10.24 £ 4,161 Totals £ 8,197 333,664 341,861 |
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6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st October 2025 nor for the year ended 31st October 2024.
Trustees' expenses
Included within expenditure is £511 (2024 - £1,469) of expenses reimbursed to trustees in relation to travel costs.
7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| COST At 1st November 2024 and 31st October 2025 DEPRECIATION At 1st November 2024 Charge for year At 31st October 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 31st October 2025 At 31st October 2024 |
Freehold property £ 800,000 - - - 800,000 800,000 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 10,254 9,817 437 10,254 - 437 |
Totals £ 810,254 9,817 437 10,254 800,000 800,437 |
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THE KENNETH ARMITAGE FOUNDATION
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31st October 2025
8. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
| MARKET VALUE At 1st November 2024 Additions Disposals Revaluations At 31st October 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 31st October 2025 At 31st October 2024 There were no investment assets outside the UK. Cost or valuation at 31st October 2025 is represented by: Valuation in 2021 Valuation in 2022 Valuation in 2023 Valuation in 2024 Valuation in 2025 Cost 9. STOCKS Works of art |
Listed investments £ 842,716 426,255 (493,504) 72,750 848,217 848,217 842,716 Listed investments £ 286,750 (70,851) (49,101) 79,753 (114,472) 716,138 848,217 31.10.25 31.10.24 £ £ 50,000 381,453 |
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Impairment of stock
The charity carried out a review of stock during the year which identified that an impairment adjustment of £329,653 was required.
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THE KENNETH ARMITAGE FOUNDATION
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31st October 2025
10. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| VAT Prepayments and accrued income 11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR VAT Accrued expenses 12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 36,007 TOTAL FUNDS 36,007 Comparatives for movement in funds Unrestricted fund TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.11.24 £ 2,047,339 2,047,339 Resources expended £ (418,490) (418,490) At 1.11.23 £ 2,001,918 2,001,918 |
31.10.25 £ - 5,877 5,877 31.10.25 £ 1,257 1,862 3,119 Net movement in funds £ (309,733) (309,733) Gains and losses £ 72,750 72,750 Net movement in funds £ 45,421 45,421 |
31.10.24 £ 390 5,003 5,393 31.10.24 £ - 1,694 1,694 At 31.10.25 £ 1,737,606 1,737,606 Movement in funds £ (309,733) (309,733) At 31.10.24 £ 2,047,339 2,047,339 |
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THE KENNETH ARMITAGE FOUNDATION
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31st October 2025
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Gains and | Movement | |
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| resources | expended | losses | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted fund | 66,041 | (83,793) | 63,173 | 45,421 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 66,041 | (83,793) | 63,173 | 45,421 |
13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st October 2025.
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THE KENNETH ARMITAGE FOUNDATION
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st October 2025
| 31.10.25 | 31.10.24 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Other trading activities | ||
| Sale of artwork | 16,959 | 47,037 |
| Investment income | ||
| Investment income | 18,798 | 18,748 |
| Deposit account interest | 250 | 256 |
| 19,048 | 19,004 | |
| Total incoming resources | 36,007 | 66,041 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Other trading activities | ||
| Cost of artworks sold | 1,800 | 4,500 |
| Commission | 5,000 | 13,542 |
| Charitable activities | 6,800 | 18,042 |
| Rates and water | 5,053 | 4,710 |
| Insurance | - | 4,248 |
| Light and heat | 3,899 | 4,475 |
| Telephone and IT costs | 1,535 | 1,330 |
| Postage and stationery | 40 | 1,420 |
| Sundries | 300 | 300 |
| Building repairs | 6,316 | 3,500 |
| Professional services | 5,787 | 4,600 |
| Storage and transport | 8,435 | 9,481 |
| Entertainment | 121 | 932 |
| Exhibition Costs | 2,406 | - |
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 437 | 2,188 |
| Grants and donations | 35,500 | 20,500 |
| 69,829 | 57,684 | |
| Support costs | ||
| Finance | ||
| Investment management charge | 8,197 | 4,161 |
| Other | ||
| Stock impairment | 329,653 | - |
| Governance costs | ||
| Travel and subsistence | 1,043 | 836 |
| Carried forward | 1,043 | 836 |
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THE KENNETH ARMITAGE FOUNDATION
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st October 2025
| 31.10.25 | 31.10.24 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Governance costs | ||
| Brought forward | 1,043 | 836 |
| Independent examiners' fee | 1,605 | 1,770 |
| Accountancy | 1,363 | 1,300 |
| 4,011 | 3,906 | |
| Total resources expended | 418,490 | 83,793 |
| Net expenditure before gains and losses | (382,483) | (17,752) |
| Realised recognised gains and losses | ||
| Realised gains/losses on investment assets | (12,764) | 3,618 |
| Net expenditure | (395,247) | (14,134) |
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