THE FRY ART GALLERY SOCIETY

About THE FRY ART GALLERY SOCIETY

THE FRY ART GALLERY SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1167717). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 83/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE FRY ART GALLERY SOCIETY reported a total income of £183,415 and total expenditure of £193,622, a spending ratio of 106% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, THE FRY ART GALLERY SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: The Gallery, built in 1856 and substantially extended in 2021, houses a unique collection of works by 20th C artists who have lived in N.W. Essex, eg. Edward Bawden, Eric Ravilious, Michael Rothenstein. Other contemporary works are included to demonstrate the area's continuing artistic tradition. Over forty artists are represented in the Collection - owned by The N. W. Essex Collection Trust. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE FRY ART GALLERY SOCIETY. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Latest spending ratio: 105.6% of income spent on charitable work