Words to Live Byj Words to Live With House Guests: Contemporary Art in David Parr House David PARR H O U S E 24 October - 6 December 20¥ Fridays & Saturda51 afteriiixins visit dai'idparrhouse.org for times & advanced booking 184-186 Gwydir Street Cambridge, CBI 2LW CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1156298 David Parr House CIO Unaudited Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025 Annual Report David Parr House Accounts 2024- 2025
Contents Letterfrom the Chair........................................................................................................................ David Parr House-profile................................................................................................................. Overview.. Brand and Online digital presence................................................................................................. Objectives..................................................................................................................................... Activities . Public benefit................................................................................................................................ Case study: Open Studio............................................................................................................... Finance. Reserves and inve5tment.............................................................................................................. Income.......................................................................................................................................... Grants and support.. TheTeam.....................................................................................................................................ii From the Director . 12 Public Programme. VisualArts Programme:............................................................................................................... Cambridge Open Studi015 Goudy, KelmscottTroy & Klang-The Rampant Lion5 Press at David Parr House............................ House Guests-contemporaryart in David ParrHouse.................................................................... Wordsto LiveWith,Wordsto Live By-24th October-6th December 2024................................... FreddieYauner- Problems of Success............................................................................................... 12 Commercial Development........................................................................................................... Volunteer Programme................................................................................................................. Partnerships and research........................................................................................................... Fundraising and development..................................................................................................... Independentexaminer's reporttothe members ofThe David Parr House.......................................21 Statement offinancial activities...................................................................................................22tO 23 Balance sheet................................................................................................................................ Statement of cash flows................................................................................................................ Notes to the financial statements . .26 to 38
Letter from the Chair We are proud to see how the David Parr House IDPH) has been broadening itself out in this last year. Going from a slender venue that very much focused on tours to that of a venue that can offer the visitors a variety of choices in how they interact with the house through its tour program, its events. exhibitions and shop. We are proud of the welcome and the care that we take of those who visit and always go back to the value, which we can play on due to the domestic nature of our site, of welcoming the visitors as you would those who visit your own home- we hope that most visitors leave with the feeling of hospitality having had a personal experience and feeling touched by the David Parr narrative. The balance of growing the organization and making sure that each expansive step is carefully supported before moving on to the next, is utmost in our minds. We have a sm311 physical footprint but large ambitions and it is important to carefully manage these, to be patient, to have faith in the process, in the new opportunities that develop via the growing networks and larger programme and realizing that these take time. Ambition also requires people and like any small organization we have a few extremely hard working, multi-talented and passionate individuals. I wish to thank the staff for the dedication, creativity and sheer hard work they put in to develop and maintain the David Parr House. To our Director, for the vision, the direction and commitment given. l also wish to thank our ever expanding and diversifying volunteerworkforce whose passion is the making of the house tours and whose willingness to take on new challenges has allowed the house to widen its offer. Lastly, I wish to thank my fellow Trustees who hold the strategic future of the house gently in their hands. The next few years are about transitioning from a board of those who founded the DPH {we could not have done it without you, thank you for the years of careful direction you have given to the organizationl to a board with the energy. skills and foresight to sustain it into its next phase. It is a privilege to have been involved in the DPH from its very beginning, to see the different phases that it has gone through to become a fully formed part of the cultural ecosystem that it sits in - I look forward, with great excitement, to further evolution. Tamsin Wimhurst
David Parr House- profile David Parr House (DPH) Annual Report Year ended 31 March 2025 The Director and Board of Trustee5 present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the Charity forthe year ended 31 March 2025. Reference and administrative details Registered charity name The David Parr House Charity registration number 1156298 Principal office 1841186 Gwydir Street Cambridge CBI 2LW The trustees Mrs Tamsin Wimhurst (chair) Ms Katy Drake (since September 2024) Mrs Christina McGregor (since July 2024) Mrs Susan Miller Mr Michael Muller Mr Michael Nicholson (until December 2024) Independent Examiner Paul Hutchison ACA AzetsAudit Services Chartered Accountants Quay 2, 139 Fountainbridge Edinburgh, EH3 9QG Structure, governance, and management The Charity wa5 formed on 20 March 2014 as a Charitable Incorporated Organi5ation, CIO, undercharity number 1156298. The Charity is governed by its constitution. As and when required new Trustee5 will be recruited and appointed by the existing Trustees and Director, following a skills audit and considering the key skill sets of individuals and support and guidance needed to 5U5tain and developthe organi5ation.
Overview: The David Parr House is a preserved terraced house in Cambridge, with interior decoration in the Arts and Crafts style, executed by its owner, David Parr, between 1886 and 1926. The house 15 open to the public for guided tours in small groups. The David Parr House CIO was established in 2014 and since 2016 has operated acro55 two adjoining buildings located in Gwydir Street in Cambridge. 2023 saw the start of a public programme running alongside the house tours, including artist-led workshops, exhibitions, talks and events. In addition, the onsite shop has been reviewed and relaunched to present art15t and maker-made products embodying the values of the organisation with a commitment to celebrate works that are'authored,. 186 Gwydir Street: David Parr House 186 Gwydir Street is the historic address of David Parr until his death in 1927, from when his widow Mary Jane Parr (nee Wood) continued to reside until her death atthe age of 89 in 1949. Living with grand-daughter Elsie Palmer (nee Mansfield). Elsie, daughter of Parr's eldest daughter Emma and husband John Mansfield, remained in the house, raising herown family there until 2012. 'The house encapsulates a world we have already lost in many ways, but it gives us a way back to thinking about the lives of so-called "ordinary" people and, through that, to the way we live our lives today,. The house was acquired in 2013, from the family, some years after first meeting and discovery of the interiors and story in 2009. A year later David Parr House was established as a charity and historic house cultural site in 2014 and opened uptothe public in 2018 with a formal tour programme in 2019. 184 Gwydir Street Since 2018 the adjacent property, 184 Gwydir Street has been owned by the charity and configured across two floors: as a self-contained 2-bedroom flat, with the ground floor operating as David Parr House visitor centre, shop and a dedicated space for events and workshops. 184 also offers outside garden space separate to the garden associated with 186, the historic house slte. Operating across two adjacent sites allow5 clear division of the context and purpose of the 51te5: one is foroperations and programme, and one isthe historic house. During thisyear, multifunctional space ha5 hosted a wide range of activities and events. Forthis reason, we have been looking at the name given and have rebranded as the Studio Galleryto reflect the two main activities that are delivered there: events and exhibitions. Brand and Online digital presence Following the appointment of web design agency Kessels Kramer in 2023-2024, the project to develop and launch a new website for David Parr House has been completed. The website features a new look with a refresh if the brand mark, voice and colour palette. The website includes a new booking system, online shop, revised information about the organisation and its history.
The refreshed brand is applied to digital communications (newsletter, invitations and social media), onsite signage, business cards, documenttemplates and exhibition and event graphics. Dav ParrHw5e |WE4Cc hltpSlld*+hlparrt9 David PARR H O U S E Visit > What's on > Shop ' 18OUT VS SUPPORT THE 5TORV Gallcry& Wrd-kr.1(5 DQNA TE > David Parr House website homepage launched February 2025 Objectives The objectives of the Charity as set out in the constitution are: i) to advance and share the knowledge, research and insight with vi51tors and wider public about the life and works of David Parr. a craftsman, artist and painter,. and associated stories and histories,. 2) to advance, in such ways as the Charity Trustees think fit, the arts culture and heritage as reflected in David Parr House ( the house") working with a range of creative partners and practitioners. and 3) such other charitable purposes a5 the Charity Trustees in their absolute discretion shall see fit- 4) to manage and care forthe house and related archive and collections, to ensure fiscal resilience and stability. Artivities The main activitie5 of the Charity are- To oversee the conservation of the David Parr House and protect it for present and future generations. To support the ongoing research into the history of the house, the families that resided there, and the work of F.R. Leach and Sons in and beyond Cambridge. To work with a wide range of professionals and volunteers to develop creative, inspiring and accessible ways to engage with a variety of audiences. To assist in the funding of the house, its collection and activities by seeking contributions from individuals, trusts and other grant-giving charities or organisations. To support and approve income generating activity that assists a sustainable future for the house. To use the history and story of the house as a plarform to engage and support contemporary creative practice, celebrating the power of art, craft and making to support wellbeing, transform lives and be atthe heart of successful professional practice.
Public benefit The Trustees have referred to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and have considered their public benefit obligations under charity law and believe that they are following those obligations. These include: Preservation of cultural heritage, and the advancement of research and understanding of the Victorian artist workman The safeguarding and professional management of the historic house, collection and associated archive materials. Enabling public access to the cultural heritage and archive. Using the heritage and research to create opportunitiesfor artists, designers, makers and creatives across varied disciplines. Through focus on the values championed bythe organsiation around the benefitsto self and society of arts and creative practice. To engage with audiences and create opportunitie5 for learning, making and enjoyment. Case study: Open Studio th 2024 marked the 50 anniversary of Cambridge Open Studios (COS), one of the oldest artist-run open studio initiatives in the country. In the early 197os, a small group of artists invited the publicto visittheir studios and see how their art was made. This formed part of the core mission to make the arts accessible to The major moment inthe calendar isthe Julyopen Studio event. With studio space in Cambridge becoming increasingly expensive while decreasing in availability, David Parr House offered to host an out of Cambridge artlSt with a pop-up Studio and exhibition through July. During July 2024 the Studio Gallery space was taken over by Cambridge artistsAdam Bridgland and Lucy Gough. On two SaturdaysAdam was in residence doing live screen printingi including a unique edition for David Parr House which was available to buy and went on to be editioned forthe shop. The retail income for thi5 was split 50150 Wlth the artist. THEItF. É-
Finance Reserves and investment Reserves policy Our policy isto build and maintain unrestricted funds at a level that approximates to six months operating costs including salaries of any permanent staff and those on long term contract otherthan those costs covered by restricted funds. The level required is reviewed in the event of significant changes to staff levels and changesto regular overhead contracts and commitments. The current level of reserves held in the Reserve Account is in line with the policy maintained with funds at a level approximate to six months operating and salary costs. The reserve account has not been drawn from and the level grows with interest annually. At 31 March 2025, total reserves were £3,214,763 of which £1,379,651 was unrestricted, £725,000 restricted and £1,110,112 held as investments in the endowment fund. Investment Policy The Trustees, policy is to invest prudently, with minimal risk but within the aim of trying to preserve the capital value and achieving the best possible income on that basis. Since May 2021 the £1,000,000 Endowment Fund has been invested in Barclays Charity Fund. It was hoped that we would be able to draw down from the growth to support the core costs of the organisation, namely the Directors post. However, the downturn in financial climate has resulted in the Endowment not preforming as hoped, with no draw down to date. The forthcoming year will see a change in the fund management, a revised management policy and the fund grow with improved return5 enabling draw down of unrestricted funds to SUPPOrt the organisations core costs. Income Income for the charity comes via one of 2 Streams: earned income and raised income. Earned Income: Income from tickets (gross with donation) Standard tours are charged at £14.50 per person or £16 per person with a £1.50 donation included. There is also the opportunity to add additional donation to any online order- either Shop purchase orticket booking. All donations are accompanied by the option for customers to opt in toGiftAid. The ticket and tour offer was expanded this yearto trial 5tvdent and under 3OS tours, evening tours, exhibition tickets and promoting bespoke, out of hours and group tours and visits. Student ticket- Cost: £10 (£12 With donation) per person and subject to presentation of a valid student ID card. House Guests exhibition tickets: Cost: £10 (£12 With donation) per person. The exhibition ticket was a self-led tour of the house. From February 2025 when the house reopened following winter closure, the offerto visitors and the ticket prices were amended. Visitors can choose between: Guided Tour- the premium offer of a fully guide led tour of the house and garden lasting approximately an hour. Ticket price= £20 per person (£22.50 with donation) House visit includes an introduction from guides, a house leaflet with information and is self led exploration of the house. Ticket price= £15 per person (£17.50 with donation)
The expanded visit option has proved successful, and the Housevisit supports the ongoing care and conservation of the house with visltors dispersed through the house, as opposed to navigating as a large group. Since reopening in February, tour days increased opening Thursday to Saturday weekly. Talks and workshops: A growing income generating and audience development activity isthe events programme. Evening SalonTalks was launched during 2024 and continues to be popular. With numbers capped at 24, tickets are £10 (£12 With donation), and where relevanttickets including a book purchase with the ticket forthose speakers who have new publications. ArtlSt-led workshop programme develops Wlth several returning artists, as well as a host of new to David Parr, expanding the skills offered. Rental income: Rent from the lease of the flat above the visitor centre continues to bring regular income to the charity. David Parr House CIO occupies two adjacent properties- 186 and 184 Gwydir Street. The ground floor of 184 hosts thevisitorcentre where the welcome takes place as well as archive displayi workshop and events space and shop. The upper floors are set out as a 2-bedroom self-contained flat. The management is contracted to a local property agent. Tenants have been in place since October 2023. Commercial income: The product range held in the shop has continued to grow with the number of maker-made products increasing. Forthe year 2024-2025 the retail income increased across online and onsite platforms. The David Parr House shop retail strategy positions the retail function as both income generation, audience development and 15 an important strand of the creative programme in promoting the contemporary values of the historic house, through support to artists and makers, and sticking only UK made, or small batch, maker produced items. The retail offer is at the beginning of its journey and will develop in content, projects, and income over the next 5 years. Grants and support= The continued development was made possible via the generous grants and gifts that we received during thistime. Albert Dawson Educational Trust £8,000 (restricted) Funds were awarded towards a new publication which will supportfurther research and knowledge of the life and work of Parr, and his importance to the arts and crafts movement. The total budget is £11,500 forthe commission of this new publication that will tell the story of his life and his remarkable house. The publication will be used to both support in person visits and as a standalone item, contributing to research and promotion of 19th century British decorative art. The new book will serve as both a detailed guidebook and a standalone collection of essays that will focus on key area5 of the house story and the wider historic, industrial and creative context. Publication is due February 2026.
ArtFund Jonathan Ruffercuratorial Grant £2,000 The funds were awarded to Annabelle Campbell to enable the attendance atthe International Council of Museums conference of the International Committee of Design and Decorative Arts Museums (ICDAD, now renamed DesignJ. The focus forthe conference wa5 House Museums and the conference was h05ted by Peabody E55ex Museum in Salem USA. The grant supported flight and accommodation, conference costs and a short research trip onwards to Newyork to visit house museums. Annabelle presented the conference opening paper, to an audience of international sector peers from over 20 countries. Decorative Art Society £5,000 The grant was awarded to commission bespoke display cases to enable the showing of archival materials from Parr and Leach archive, and for wider use in exhibition projects. MakerAndy Stickley was commissioned to produce 6 display cases, working with salvaged and repurposed wood. The cases can be used on existing furniture in the Studio Space and work as freestanding cases. The re are 2 heights of hood offering flexibility. Muller Wimhurst Trust July 2022-June 2025 £50,000 p.a. (restricted) The generous support from the MullerWimhurstTrust funds a Director for David Parr House. Appointed in May 2022, Annabelle Campbell took up post in July and is responsible for shaping the ongoing identity, mission, and success of David Parr House, balancing cultural, creative and charitable goals with administrative and financial responsibilities to ensure the organisation5 long-term sustainability and developing cultural impact. MullerWimhurstTrust March 2025 £725,000 The charity received a generous grant funding to enable the purchase of 188 Gwydir Street. The grant covered the purchase cost and fees, with some additional fundsto support the refurbishment. This property is attached to 186 David Parr House, and marketed with planning permission to extend. It was important to seek to acquire this propertyto safeguard the Davi Parr House, as not the terraced properties each side of the historic house are now owned by the charity. School of Social Entrepreneurs HeritageTrade Up grant £11500 (final instalment received of £4,000 grant) The award included a £41000 grant and 8 learning sessions with a peer cohort, including a 2-day funded conference held inyork. The training and learning sessions all focused on developing cultural entrepreneurship, exploring appropriate and relevant models for growing earned income in the cultural heritage sector. This grant supported the developing strategy to use retail to help achieve wider aims around audience, engagement, contemporary relevance and community. David Parr House retail strategy moved beyond seeing retail as simply shopping for objects and Use it as a tool to enable more people to engage with heritage, contemporary relevance, values and the story of David Parr House. io
The funds were used to: Help tell the story of the maker and the making, giving a deeper insight into the artist and their work and how objects are created. Give knowledge and experience of commercial commissioning and licensing. Create opportunities for makers, artists and designers. Cement relationship between workshop programme and retail Commission display furniture, reconfigure and rearrange the layoutto clearly define the shop area. The Wolfson Foundation Sustainability Grant £341450 The funds awarded in the previous financial yearwere drawn down following the completion of the project to modify the garden to be climate resilience, increase the biodiversity and wildlife supported in the outdoor spaces, with year-round pollinating plants.The exterior of the house was repainted with appropriate hardly paints to protect the fabric of the building and environmental monitoring of the house interior was Donations: Donations are received via cash box onsite, and as additionsto online shop and ticket sales. Next year will see the introduction of a contactless donation box onsite. We would very much like to thank these organisations for the support and belief that they have had in the David Parr House during this year. TheTeam The most significant change in staffing isthe appointment of Bob Hewis to the role of full-time House and Volunteer Manager in August 2024. Annabelle Campbell joined the team as full time Director in July2022. She leads on financial cultural and creative strategic focus, overseeing all aspects of the organisations function. Holly O'Brienjoined the team in on a 2-year contract in 2023 as Digital and Events Content Producer. This post has been made permanent since January 2025. She manages the digital output across the website, social media and digital comms platforms. She a150 develops and manage5 the events programme which includes talks, workshops and any other special events. Marketing also fa115 under Holly's remit. Forthis year Holly's major project has been the development and delivery of a new website. Helen Entwistle retired in September 2024 as House and Volunteer manager. The post wa5 re5coped to be full-time and title changed to House & Visitor Experience Manager. Bob Hewis was appointed in July 2024 and took up post in August. Melaniewalsh supports the organisation with the bookkeeping. Rachel French rejoined the team from June 2024 to fill the long vacant development function for the organisations and contracted in a freelance capacity. Simon Middleton- IT support on an annual contactto maintain WordPress website, booking systems, IT licences and subscriptions. li
From the Director Public Programme HouseTours: The visits to the David Parr House are the core activity forvisitors and return a major percentage of the annual earned income. Access to the house during the period April to December 2024 has been via a timed ticket for a fully guided tour. The number of visitors per tour remained at 6, with slightly larger groups limited to bespoke group tours which are carefully managed in terms of navigation around the house, safeguarding the interiorand collection, and environmental impact (i.e. spikes in the internal RH levels). When the house reopened to visitors in February 2025 the tour offer and tour days were revised. The open days were extended to 3 perweek, with a mix of GuidedTours and self led House Visits. Prices were reviewed too with Totalvisitor Numbers: 2492 Bespoke Visits: li Including private groups from All Saint's Church, Haileybury International School, Arts and Crafts Tours (Newyork City), University of the Third Age, Henry Moore Foundation, Spirit Now, Anglia Ruskin University, and University of Cambridge. External Talks.. 2 (Gransdens local history society, and University of the Third Age) Visitor Engagement New initiatives forthis year included: a new talk 5erie5, featuring the Director and specialist Speakers on topics like house conservation and historical design inspirations. All talks were sold out, with the first event offering online acce5S. An expanded artist-led workshop programme, with a diverse range of craft-focused offerings on Saturdays. A successful trial of winterlchristmas season opening, with candlelit house tours to accommodate the darker, colder months. A winterevening with Robert Lloyd Parry giving a performance reading of Charles Dickens short Story-The Signal Man.This was sold out and a 5uccesS. Pop-up Open Studio exhibition was launched to bring local artists based outside the city into Cambridge to reach wider audience5 during this well-established event. Adam Bridgland and Lucy Gough displayed works, with Adma onsite to talkto visitors and do live screen printing in the studio and the garden. We have developed a series of annual themes to frame our public programme of events, each with benchmark activities: 2023: Textile Art and Making- Highlighting Mary Jane Parr-David's wife's contributions 2024: Words, Text, and Lettering - Exploring the use of language in 186 2025: Our complex relationship with nature- exploring natural world, environment in all iterations 2026: Maps and Travel - Examining 186's location and the railway's impact 2027: Pattern, Collage, and Layering - Investigating 186,5 design elements 12
While events will primarily focu5 on these themes, popular recurring activitie5 will continue. Artist-led workshops: This year the artist-led workshop programme was developed both in terms of the number of event5 and the number and profile of artists we worked with. The preserved house of a working- class skilled artisan, provides a unique context to present a programme of creative workshops that explore, celebrate and share a range of diverse arts and craft5 skills. The programme had several objectives: Create opportunities for artist and makers to work with the organisation, profile their workto a new audience, and share theirskills and knowledge. Foreground the skill and expertise present in making. Celebrate the joy of collective creativity. Create opportunities for participants to learn new skills, enhance existing skills through working with trained professional artists and makers. Develop audiences. Generate income. Attract new audiences and repeat visitors. Reinforce the values both of contemporary and enduring relevance promoted in the David Parr House and its Stories. Prices have varied from £45 to £125 and the workshops have run on Saturdays over full days or half days and include a walk through the house, not a full tour.The tour is also optional (included in the cost) as we found that many participants had already seen inside David Parr House. During this year, a new evening programme of workshops during summer months was launched. The constraints of the space are not a barrier- David Parr House celebrates and promotes the creative potential within a domestic space, the content and scale of the workshops are aimed to empower all participants to continue the practice at home. Full list of workshops 2024-2025 Date Event April 2024 17/04124 17/04124 20/04124 May 41512024 25/05124 June TALK- Mary Kempski- Davids Parrfs paint techniques TALK- Fiona Rose- what inspired the designs on the walls of 186 Tanvi Kant- Textile Jewellery Kate Owens- Block Printing Rebecca Stark- Copper Repousse 22/6/24 29/6/24 July 12/7/2024 13/7/24 24/7/24 Adam Bridgland- mono screen-printing Carlie Allan Crafting Stories with Sophie Hampton Jon Bailey- brush making Nastasha Boyce - Seed Packets (evening w/shop
Daniela Stief - Pinch Pot (evening w/shop) August 14th August September 11/9/2024 14/09124 21/09124 25/09124 28/09124 October 5110/2024 9110/2024 12/1012024 26/10124 Talk- Sebastian Carter- Rampant Lion Press Talk- Robjn Canthas- Life in an English Village revisiting Great Bardfield Dalia James - weaving Zoe Ansari - lino printing Talk - Rachael Matthews- Rag Manifesto Beatrice MayField- blackwork embroidery Rachael Matthews- Rag Rug TALK- Sarah Corbett- being a craftivist Donna Thompson - Letterpress Paper Cutting- Georgie Finn November 2nd Nov Samar Farooq- calligraphy Cecilia Charlton - bargello Sarah Davis- Illuminated Lettering Talk - Roxanne Kindersley Nastasha Boyce- lino printed Christmas gift purse 9th Nov 16th Nov 13th Nov 30th Nov December Ilth December EVENT- Robert Lloyd Parry -performan reading of The Signalman Adam Bridgland- mono screen-printing Talk- Karen Livingstone- women pioneers of the Arts and Crafts 14th December 27th Nov January 2025 18th January 25th January February 1st Feb Kate Webber- Button Making Carlie Allan Sign Painting - Celia Pym- Visible Mending Nastasha Boyce- lino print Lovely Lydia - Lampshade Workshop Talk- Rowan Bain- William Morris and Islamic design 8th Feb 15th Feb 13th Feb March 8th March John Bailey- Brush Making Talk- Freddie Yauner- Being William Morris Talk Adam Bridgland- mono screen-printing Nicholas Hughes- printing 15th March 22nd March 29th March
Visual Arts Programme: Spring 2024 Cambridge Open Studios In 2024, we hosted ourfirst"POP-UP Studio residency as part of Cambridge Open Studios, 50th anniversary with artists and designers Adam Bridgland and Lucy Gough. Summer 2024 Goudy, KelmscottTroy & Klang-The Rampant Lions Press at David Parr House. We worked with Sebastian Carter and his personal archive to curate this show.The Rampant Lions Press began as a part-time hobby printing press run by Sebastian'sfather, Will Carter while still in his teens. He moved to Cambridge in 1934, when he was 22, to work as a designer at Heffers printing works, and the Rampant Lions Press continued as a weekend business. Selected and curated by Sebastian Carter, the displays focussed on the use of three typefaces and in doing so, present a homage to the Gothic letterforms employed by David Parr within the decorative schemes of his home at 186 Gwydir Street. Goudy, based on the type originally used by Gutenberg in his first Bible of 1455; Troy, used bywilliam Morris at hi5 Kelm5cott Pre55, and Klang: designed bywill Carter inspired by Goudy, Troy and most immediately the letter design of Rudolf Koch. The display was in the Studio Space and attracted new visitors to David Parr House, particularly those interested in letterpress and print. Sebastian gave a sell out Salan Talk during the show. Autumn 2024 House Guests- contemporary art in David Parr House Words to Live With, Words to Live By- 24th October- 6th December 2024 "House Guests exhibition is an annual event occupying the autumn programme slot and showcases contemporary works within the historic house, drawing inspiration from the stories and collections and enabling dialogue between past and present. This initiative: Introduces new voices and attracts diverse audiences Promotes our enduring values Demonstrates continued relevance of Victorian-era principles Generates content for media and promotional activities
Increases organizational profile Attracts visitors and income Fosters partnerships and collaborations The first House Guests project invited artists working with textile materials and techniques to present work in dialogue within the house interiors. Artists featured were Emily Campbell, Fiona Curren, Shelley Goldsmith, Tanvi Kant, Richard Mcvetis, Rachael Matthews, Beatrice Mayfield, Anya Paintsil. For the second year, the theme explored the words and text David Parr incorporated into the painted scheme which he painted on the walls of his home. The artists in 2024 were: Joke Amusan, Gloria Baker, Adam Bridgland, Marice Cumber, Jade de Monseratt, Bettina Furnee, Cardozo Kindersley Worksop, Issam Kourbaj, Eric Marland, Lu Mason, John Pedder, Caron Penney, Grayson Perry, Rob Ryan, Soraya Sayeed, David Stonehou5e and Freddie Yauner. This year the exhibition included works in the gardens of both 186 and 184 Gwydir Street, bringing the show outside the boundaries of the house walls. The exhibition brought in new and repeat audiences, attracted sales in the shop, increased social media coverage and ticket sales. The exhibition ticket included a brief introduction to the house history and context of the exhibition" visitors were then able to explore the house freely and take photographs. The visit time was reduced in length. the ticket was priced at £15 and visitor groups remained timed and limited to 6 visitors pergroup. LA¢1 i#hs IIEAIIT Yfy • l-r: Joke Amusan l Have Come To A Place Where I Was MeantTo Be (2021). Issam Kourbaj Song of the Songs (1993). Lu Ma50n AGITATE (2024)
Winter 2025 FreddieYauner- Problems of Success Studio Space, February 14 th 29 March 2025 To launch the 2025 programme theme that explored 'our complex relationship with nature, we opened the public programme with an exhibition of work by artlsts FreddieYauner- Problems of Success. The show features work created with pollen-based paint and custom tools, examining how modern farming practices transform diverse ecosystems into monocultures. Pollen deposits i n soil provide a h istorica I record of the damaging impact on diverse ecosystem5 such as rainforests, grass lands and rural habitats a5 they are converted into single-crop agricultural lands. Using pollen as both medium and metaphor, the works invited consideration of how human innovation impacts natural systems and the true cost of agricultural advancement. This show fell in Morris Quarter," whenyauner dedicates three months to working in the spirit of William Morris. Like Morris before him, he acknowledges that his perspective on ecological and social issues stems from his white middle-class background. Ratherthan diminishing his work, he sees this acknowledgment as both a responsibility and motivation to create meaningful change through art. Ovf ¢bt tArrh rbich ytru dw¢ll upon. and th¢ 11 which neurisbe6 Tr11 The title Problems of Success emerges from Yauner's reflection on how personal struggles often arise through striving for success and the unforeseen challenges that stem from achievement and ambition-a complexity that both he and Morris faced as privileged artists seeking to effect social change. Along with a talk and performance byyauner, the show set the scene and opened up some keythemes forthe year ahead. Programmed prior to the reopening of the historic house, following the winter closure, it brought in visitorsto the site and shop during this time. Commercial Development Grew our product range to feature more exclusive collaborations with aligned artists, designers and businesses. New items include custom stationery, art prints, and handmade bookmarks. Refined the online shop interface to enhance navigation and the visual identity.
The onsite shop had a refit, supported by funds from Heritage Trade Up grant programme. Working with Brit15h designer-maker Michael Marriott who is known for his minimalist and thoughrful approach to design. He is recognized for creating pieces that often blend functionality with an elegant simplicity, driven by minimising environmental impact and maximising sustainable responsibility for materials and production. The refit has transformed the way the space is used by creating clear yet subtle zones maintaining the look and feel of a space shared with the welcome and archive area. Volunteer Programme Continued to benefit from a dedicated volunteer workforce, who 5UPPOrt tours, garden maintenance, and conservation efforts. Gathered volunteer feedback through bi-monthly pulse surveys and introduced a new weekly bulletin. Engaged volunteers in the website redevelopment project, leveraging their valuable insights and experiences. With a vibrant group of volunteers, some of whom have been involved with DPH since its founding as a charity, we strive to retain and support the current cohort while expanding what it can mean to volunteerforthe organisation, including training, research projects and career development opportunities for students. During this year new regular opportunities and activities for volunteers have been launched alongside the social and briefing meetings. Volunteers have started to review and revisit the collection documentation which has been fulfilling, enjoyable and necessary. Partnerships and research For a small organisation partnership is critical to success. David Parr House continues to work with a number of partners since the charity was founded, and looking forward, partnerships continue to develop and grow. Birkbeck, University of London and Jarman Lab- research project with a film output, positioning David Parrand his work in the widervictorian decorative art and social history context, focussing on David Parr as representative of the under- represented working class but important contributors to the arts and crafts movement. Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge- local to David Parr House, founded underthe principles of John Ruskin and during David Parr's lifetime- in 1858, when the art critic, patron and philanthropist John Ruskin opened Cambridge School of Art. The art school grew to become Anglia Ruskin University and has values that David Parr House can align with, particularly around the value and potential of creativity. Fine Art students were welcomed, resulting in an exhibition of work created in response to the house in the StudioGallery in December 2024. Known for it5 leading illustration course, David Parr House also welcomed student5 from this course, who created a range of responses. Architecture Association School- live student site mapping project, students visited the house and proposed future facing architectural proposa15 addressing the onsite
challenges and constraints the charity works with. The team supported AAS staff with student crits and feedback. Parr family, including Anna Norman, great granddaughter to David Parr and author of a future publication focussing on the personal story of David Parr and his life's work. ArtUK to share the collection digitally, alongside other public collectionsto increase reach and audience. Bloomberg Connects will develop into the next yearto create online digital content via the Bloomberg Connects app. Mill Road Winter Fair is a local and important ongoing relationship. Cambridge Visual Arts Network ArtlSt Studio Museum Network Further academic and cultural partnerships will be developed alongside community based and creative organisations and individuals. Fundraising and development The fundraising objectives and priorities for David Parr House include short-, medium- and longer-term priorities. These are to: Plan a fundraising campaign towards 2027 centenary yearand towards Phase 2 restoration and capital project raised income via Grants to enable project5 and research, with embedded staff costs plan a majorcampaign to grow support and awarenessto launch fundraising programme to enable the painted overwalls to be uncovered. nurture funding partners and collaboratorsto support the growth of a programme of exhibitions and interventions in the house. grow donations onsite and online including introduction of new giving pages on the new David Parr House website, and a contactless donations box. Develop and advocate a 5UPPOrt base to develop a Membership and Supporter5 offer and programme. secure funds to support core staff costs. There has been limited activity during this period to grow raised income streams due to the loss of Development Manager and reduced opportunities from Trusts and Foundations which lead to increased competition for all available funds. Going forward a programme for individual giving and supporters will be launched in early 2026 to grow a community of supporters. Looking Ahead Continuing the programme launched in January 2025 fora year exploring nature and the environment, there is a planned programme of tours and visual arts events forthe remainder of 2025, SUPPOrting contemporary art15ts, makers and creative practitioners through exhibitions in the developing Studio Gallery programme, Salon Talks, Artist-Led Workshops and House Guests in the historic house.
Looking further ahead, 2026 will explore the house and the work of contemporary practitioners through the lens of thetravel, maps andjourney'stheme, and into 2027 where David Parr House will mark the centenary of the year David Parr died and his grand daughter Elsie moved into 186 Gwydir Street. Both crucial pivotal events in the history of the house. The purchase of 188 Gwydir Street is a major acquisition for the charity. Charity ownership of the properties each side of 186 David Parr House supportsthe ongoing safeguarding of the historic house. Further, after the house has been refurbished it will be rented out privately, bringing in much needed income to contribute to core costs of caring for the historic house, maintaining and growing public access and engagement, continuing research and developing the growing events, workshop and exhibition programmes. The organization remains committed to preserving the house's unique heritage while providing visitors with ongoing changing enriching and memorable experiences. The trustees, annual report prepared by Annabelle Campbell, Director and was approved on .04.12.2025.................... and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by: Mrs T Wimhurst Chairof Board of Trustees 20
THE DAVID PARR HOUSE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE DAVID PARR HOUSE I report on the financial statements of The David Pa House (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried oul under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Chartty Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Charities Act 2011. Independent examiner's statement Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250.000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. 1 confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect= accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by sedion 130 of the Charities Act 2011. the financial statements do not accord with those records" or the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and Gontent of financial statements set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view. which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems 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 Ihe financial statements to be reached. UJL,- Paul Hutchison ACA Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Azets Audit Services Chartered Accountants Quay 2 139 Fountsinbridge Edinburgh EH3 9QG 18 December 2025 Dated.. 21
THE DAVID PARR HOUSE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Current financial year Unrestricted funds 2025 Restricted Endowment funds funds 2025 2025 Total Total 2025 2024 Notes Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Investments 7,843 44,194 74,404 23.107 813.600 821,443 44,194 74,404 56,505 59,658 40,795 48,727 53,166 33,398 Total income and endowments 149,548 813,600 33,398 996,546 202,346 Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities 44,330 246.473 3,273 47,603 335,073 28,888 168,648 88.600 Total expenditure 290,803 88.600 3,273 382,676 197,536 Net gains on investments 12 90,000 146 90,146 70,370 Net (expenditure}lincome and movement in funds (51,255) 725,000 30,271 704,016 75,180 Reconclllatlon of funds: Fund balances al 1 April 2024 1.430,906 1,079,841 2,510,747 2,435,567 Fund balances at 31 Mar¢h 2025 1,379,651 725,000 1.110.112 3,214,763 2,510,747 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. -22-
THE DAVID PARR HOUSE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Prior financial year Unrestricted funds 2024 Restricted Endowment funds funds 2024 2024 Total 2024 Notes Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Investments 33,122 40,795 48.727 22.195 26,536 59,658 40,795 48,727 53,166 30,971 Total income and endowments 144.839 26,536 30,971 202,346 Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities 25,895 120,912 2,993 28,888 168,648 47,736 Total expenditure 146,807 47,736 2,993 197,536 Net gains on investments 12 70,370 70,370 Net (expenditure)lincome and movement in funds (1,968) (21,200) 98,348 75,180 Reconciliation of funds: Fund balanS at 1 April 2023 1,432,874 21,200 981,493 2,435,567 Fund balances at 31 March 2024 1,430,906 1,079,841 2,510,747 -23-
THE DAVID PARR HOUSE BALANCE SHEET ASAT31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets Heritage assets Investment property Investments 15 17 16 18 308,010 462,012 475,000 1.110.112 409,263 462,012 385,000 1,079.841 2.355,134 2,336,116 Current assets Stocks Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 19 20 12.264 7.936 861,720 11,607 8,898 174,126 881.920 194,631 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 21 (22.291) (20,000) Net current assets 859,629 174,631 Total assets less current liabilities 3,214,763 2,510,747 The funds of the charity Endowment funds Restricted income funds Unrestricted funds 24 25 1.110,112 725,000 1.379,651 1,079,841 1,430,906 3.214,763 2,510,747 The financial ststements were approved by the Iruslees on 1711212025 -24-
THE DAVID PARR HOUSE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated froml(absorbed by) operations 29 675,938 (306,104) Investing activitTes Purchase of tangible fixed assets Proceeds from disposal of investments Investment income received (14,724) 3,254 23,126 (6,750) 2,994 22,195 Net cash generated from investing activities 11,656 18,439 Net cash generated from financing activities Net increasel(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 687,594 (287,665) Cash and cash equivalents al beginning of year 174,126 461,791 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 861,720 174,126 -25-
THE DAVID PARR HOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policies Charity information The Charity is registered in England and Wales and is a CIO. The address of the principal office is 1841186 Gwydir Street, Cambridge, CB12LW. 1.1 Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordan with the chartty's constitution, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 -The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" {"FRS 102") and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordan with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effeclive 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended practi which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn. The financial statements are prepared in steding, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting poIleS adopted are set out below. 1.2 Going concern At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate reSoUrS to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concem basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. 1.3 Charitable funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements. The charity has a pemianent endowment fund which was setup to raise £1 million to safeguard and support the long-term future of the charity- The fund is managed on a lotsl return basis. The trustees, at their discretion, may allocate any part of the unapplied total retum to the general purposes of the charity. 1.4 Income Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation. unless perf0mlan conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations reiVed under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset. -26-
THE DAVID PARR HOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policies (Continued) 1.5 Expenditure Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economiG benefit to a third party. 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 on Gharitable activities comprises those costs incurred by the Gharity in furtheranGe of the charity's objectives and represents the cost of goods and services that have been incurred in charitable activities. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activiites and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Govemance costs are included as part of expenditure on chartiable activiites and include those c(xts associated with meeting the constitutional and satutory reuqimient of the charity and include accountancy fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity. 1.6 Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation. net of depreciation and any impairment losses. Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases= Freehold buildings Exhibits Computer equipment no depreciation charged (see below) 100/. 200/0 Straight line 33°/0 Straight line Freehold land and buildings are not depreciated as their residual value is in line with the carrying value of the assets. The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities. 1.7 Investment property Investment propety, which is propety held to eam rentals andlor for capital appreciation. is initially recognised at cost. which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure. Subsequently it is measured at fair value at the reporting end date. The surplus or deficit on revaluation is recognised in the Statement of Finanical Activities. 1.8 Heritage assets The charity holds heritage assets, which are tangible fixed assets of historical, artistic or scientific importance that are held to advance preservation and conservation objectives of the charity. Newly acquired heritage assets gifted to the charity are initially recognised at their market value and capitalised. Heritage assets are subsequently held at cost. The very long expected lives of heritage assets, due to their nature, value and need to be protected and preseed means that depreciation is not material and is. therefore. not provided. 1.9 Fixed asset investments Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction Gosts, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred. -27-
THE DAVID PARR HOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policies (Continued) 1.10 Impairment of fixed assets At each reporting end date. the charity reviews the carying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impaiment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). 1.11 Stocks stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less (x)sts to complete and sell. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution. 1.12 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturtties of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. 1.13 Financial instruments The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instrumenis, and Section 12 'Other Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Financial instruments are recognised in the charitys balance sheet when the charity becomes paty lo the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and setde the liability simultaneously. Basic financial assets Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction pri including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year a not amortised. Basic financial liabilities Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially rewgnised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. where the debt instrumenl is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a mart(et rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rale method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not. they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Derecognition of financial liabilities Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. -28-
THE DAVID PARR HOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policies (Continued) 1.14 Employee benefits The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are received. Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits. 1.15 Retirement benefits Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due. Critical accounting estimates and judgements In the application of the Gharity's accounting policies. the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered lo be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and undertying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects cnly that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. The trustees have identified the carrying value of the charity's freehold property as a critical accounting estimate. Income from donations and legacies Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Total 2025 2024 Donations and gifts Grants 7,030 813 7,030 814,413 5,472 27,650 5,472 54,186 813,600 26,536 7,843 813.600 821.443 33,122 26,536 59,658 Grants Wimhurst Muller Foundation Other 737,500 76,100 737,500 76,913 25,000 1,536 25,000 29,186 813 27,650 813 813,600 814,413 27,650 26,536 54,186 -29-
THE DAVID PARR HOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Income from charitable activities Unrestricted funds 2025 Unrestricted funds 2024 House tours 44,194 40,795 Income from other trading activities Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2024 Events and merchandise sales 74,404 48,727 Income from investments Unrestricted Endowment funds funds 2025 2025 Total Unrestricted Endowment funds funds 2024 2024 Total 2025 2024 Rental income Income from listed investments Interest receivable 22.208 22,208 21,529 21.529 18,907 14,491 18,907 15,390 17,165 13,806 17,165 14,472 899 666 23,107 33,398 56,505 22,195 30,971 53,166 Raising funds Unrestricted Endowment funds funds general 2025 Total Unrestricted Endowment funds funds general 2024 Total 2025 2025 2024 2024 Seeking donations, grants and legacies Merchandise costs Investment management Rental commission 15,595 25,740 15,595 25,740 2,714 19,926 2,714 19,926 3.273 3.273 2.995 2,993 2,993 3,255 2,995 3,255 44,330 3,273 47.603 25,895 2,993 28,888 -30-
THE DAVID PARR HOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Expenditure on charitable activities 2025 2024 Direct costs Staff costs Depreciation and impaimient Project costs Repairs Security and other running costs Computer costs Legal & professional Gifts and entertaining Website Advertising, post and stationery Heat & light, rates and insurance Events and exhibitions General admin Bank charges Telephone Travel and training 115,928 115,977 110,227 3,665 1,535 2,010 880 1,839 1,561 386 16,709 3,041 6,561 8,840 1,549 2,156 580 783 30,343 636 2,226 500 741 21,793 3,853 10,732 14,002 4,875 2,129 641 3,293 327,669 162,322 Share of support and governance costs (see note 9) Governance 7,404 6,326 335,073 168,648 Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 246,473 88,600 120,912 47,736 335,073 168,648 Support costs Support Governance costs costs 2025 2024 Independent examination Accountsncy fees 1,230 6,174 1,230 6,174 1,170 5,156 7,404 7,404 6,326 Analysed between Charitable activities 7,404 7,404 6,326 31
THE DAVID PARR HOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 10 Trustees None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration, expenses or benefits from the charity during the year. 11 Employees The average monthly number of employees during the yearwas: 2025 Number 2024 Number Employment costs 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 104,262 5,092 6,574 99,678 4,409 6,140 115,928 110,227 There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000. Remuneration of key management personnel The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows: 12 Gains and losses on investments Unrestricted Endowment funds funds 2025 2025 Total Unrestricted Endowment funds funds 2024 2024 Total 2025 2024 Gainsl{losses) arising on: Revaluation of investments Sale of investments Revaluation of investment properties 91 55 91 55 70,350 20 70,350 20 90,000 90,000 90,000 146 90,146 70,370 70,370 13 Taxation The Gharity is exempt from tsxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes. -32-
THE DAVID PARR HOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 14 Impairments Impairment tests have been Caled out where appropriate and the following impairment losses have been recognised in profit or loss= 2025 2024 In respect of= Property, plant and equipment 113,775 15 Tangible fixed assets As restated Total FehOld buildings Exhibits Computer equipment Cost At 1 April 2024 Additions 400.000 13.775 31.444 1.935 433,379 14.724 At 31 March 2025 413.775 31,444 2,884 448.103 Depreciation and impairment At 1 April 2024 Depreciation charged in the year Impairment losses 22,748 1,602 1,368 600 24,116 2,202 113,775 113,775 At 31 March 2025 113.775 24.350 1,968 140,093 Carrying amount At 31 March 2025 300.000 7.094 916 308.010 At 31 March 2024 400.000 8.696 567 409,263 More information on the impaimient arising in the year is given in note 14. The trustees consider that the carrying value of the freehold land and buildings equates to the residual value of the property. As such no depreciation charge is applied to the property. 16 Investment property 2025 Fair value At 1 April 2024 Net gains or losses through fair value adjustments 385.000 90,000 At 31 March 2025 475,000 -33-
THE DAVID PARR HOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16 Investment property (Continued) The property was valued at £475,000 {£385,000 - 2024) in June 2025 by Bush and Co (Property Letting and Estate Agents). The trustees have considered il appropriate to apply this value for the current year. 17 Heritage assets At 1 April 2024 and at 31 March 2025 462.012 The property known as the David Parr House and contents of the property are deemed to be heritage assets in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102). The property and contents were originally gifted to the charity but as a market value was easily established the gift and heritsge assets have been accounted for at market value at the lime of gift being April 2014. The market value was established as the donor had previously acquired the pr()perty from a third party immediately before gifting to the charity. Subsequent additions have been valued at cost. 18 Fixed asset investments Listed investments Cash in portfolio Total Cost or valuation At 1 April 2024 Additions Valuation changes Cash movements Disposals 1.078,643 33,379 91 1,198 1,079,841 33,379 91 185 (3,384) 185 (3,384) At 31 March 2025 1.108,729 1,383 1,110,112 Carrying amount At 31 March 2025 1.108,729 1,383 1,110,112 At 31 March 2024 1.078,643 1,198 1,079,841 19 Stocks 2025 2024 Finished goods and goods for resale 12,264 11,607
THE DAVID PARR HOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 20 Debtors 2025 2024 Amounts falling due within one year: Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income 72 7,864 101 8,797 7.936 8,898 21 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Notes Other taxation and social security Deferred income Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals 833 12,500 3,777 833 22 4.478 492 14,197 5,179 22,291 20,000 22 Deferred income 2025 2024 Other deferred income 12,500 Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows= 2025 2024 Deferred income is included within.. Current liabilities 12,500 Movements in the year: Deferred income at 1 April 2024 Resources deferred in the year 12,500 Deferred income at 31 March 2025 12,500 23 Retirement benefit schemes 2025 2024 Defined contribution schemes Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes 6,574 6,140 -35-
THE DAVID PARR HOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 23 Retirement benefit schemes (Continued) The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. 24 Endowment funds Endowment funds represent assets which must be held pennanently by the charity. Income arising on the endowment funds can be used in accordance with the objects of the charity. Any capital gains or losses arising on the assets fomi part of the fund. At 1 April 2024 Income Expenditure Gains and At 31 March losses 2025 Permanent endowments 1,079,841 33.398 (3,273) 146 1,110,112 Previous year: At 1 April 2023 Income Expenditure Gains and At 31 March losses 2024 Permanent endowments 981.493 30,971 (2,993) 70,370 1,079,841 25 Restrlcted funds The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balanS of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. At 1 April 2024 Income Expenditure At 31 March 2025 Purchase of 188 Gwydir Street Directors salary International Council of Museums conference Research of Parr's life and work Display cases Heritage trade up Wolfson Foundation 725,000 37,500 2,000 8,000 5,000 1,500 34,600 725,000 (37,500) (2,000) (8,000) (5,000) (1.500) (34,600) 813,600 (88.600) 725.000 -36-
THE DAVID PARR HOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 25 Restricted funds (Continued) Previous year: At 1 April 2023 Income Expenditure At 31 March 2024 Director salary Creative workshops for visually impaired AIM Conservation audit 19.200 2,000 25,000 (44,200) {2,000) {1,536) 1,536 21.200 26,536 (47,736) Further details of the purpose of each of the restricted fijnds can be found in the trustees report. 26 Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds 2025 2025 2025 Total 2025 Fund balances at 31 March 2025 are represented by.. Tangible assets Heritage assets Investment properties Investments Current assetsl{liabilities) 308,010 462,012 475,000 308,010 462,012 475,000 1,110,112 859,629 1,110,112 134,629 725,000 1,379,651 725,000 1,110,112 3,214,763 Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds 2024 2024 2024 Total 2024 Fund balances at 31 March 2023 are represented by: Tangible assets Heritage assets Investment properties Investments Current assetsl{liabilities) 409,263 462,012 385,000 409,263 462,012 385,000 1,079,841 174.631 1,079,841 174.631 1.430,906 1,079,841 2,510.747 27 Events after the reporting date During the year, the charity received funding towards the purchase of 188 Gwydir Street. Since tIE year end, the property has been purchased at a cost of £716k and is now in the prOsS of being refurbished. -37-
THE DAVID PARR HOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 28 Related party transactions During the year, the charity received funding of £775,000 (2024 - £50,000) from the Muller Wimhurst Trust. Two of the charity's trustees are also trustees of the Muller Wimhurst Trust. 29 Cash generated froml(absorbed by) operations 2025 2024 Surplus for the year 704,016 75,180 Adjustments for: Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities Gain on disposal of investments Fair value gains and losses on investment properties Fair value gains and losses on investments Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets (56,505) (55) (90,000) (91) 115,977 (53,166) (20) (70,3501 3,665 Movements in working capital: Ilncreasel in stocks Decreasellincreasel in debtors (Decrease) in creditors InGrease in deferred income (657) 962 (10,209) 12,500 (5,2031 (2,5301 (253,6801 Cash generated froml(absorbed by) operations 675,938 (306,104) 30 Analysis of changes in net funds The charity had no material debt during the year. -38-