**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**
||**Page**|
|---|---|
|**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:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. 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|
|---|---|---|
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|
|---|---|---|
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':
- the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
- the requirement of paragraph 3.17(d);
- 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.
continued...
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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**|||
|---|---|---|---|
|||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|
||Deposit account interest|250|256|
|||19,048|19,004|
|||||
continued...
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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|
|---|---|---|---|
## **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|
|---|---|---|---|
continued...
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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|
|---|---|
## **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.
continued...
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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|
|---|---|---|---|---|
continued...
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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|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||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|
|---|---|---|
||£|£|
|**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|
|---|---|---|
||£|£|
|**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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