# THE ASSOCIATION OF GUILDS OF WEAVERS, SPINNERS AND DYERS

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 289590
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** April 4, 1984
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=289590


## Contact

- **Address:** Lambruk Cottage, Madley, HEREFORD
- **Postcode:** HR2 9LU
- **Phone:** 07776331193
- **Email:** secretary@wsd.org.uk
- **Website:** www.wsd.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** (I) THE PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF CRAFTSMANSHIP IN HAND WEAVING, SPINNING AND DYEING, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC; AND (II) THE PROMOTION OF PUBLIC AWARENESS AND  EDUCATION IN SUCH CRAFTSMANSHIP.

**Activities:** The Main activites of the Association, in support of its aims, are the running of Summer Schools, Exhibitions, other training events, the production of a quarterly Journal and the dissemination of information and resources to its affiliated Guilds.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Ireland
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £107546 | £105570 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £280071 | £265307 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £93296 | £106589 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £214887 | £179602 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £106888 | £84098 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Amanda Lawrence — appointed June 8, 2024
- Andrea Easey — appointed June 19, 2021
- Ann Martin — appointed June 19, 2021
- Christine Knowles — appointed May 28, 2022
- Claire Roberts — appointed July 1, 2025
- Kathleen Johnston — appointed May 28, 2022
- Lesley Fidler — appointed June 19, 2021
- Lorna Shannon — appointed June 19, 2021
- SALLY TOPSOM — appointed July 1, 2025
- Susan Collins — appointed July 1, 2025
- Susan Miller — appointed July 1, 2025
- Susan White — appointed July 1, 2025