artists' general benevolent institution

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, and other defined groups. Artists' General Benevolent Institution is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales and Northern Ireland.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity issues grants for financial assistance to professional artists whose work has been known to the public for some time who, through illness, accident or old age, are unable to work and earn a living.

Fundraising

See where Artists' General Benevolent Institution is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Country

Northern Ireland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£697,389

Latest Expenditure

£674,710

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 84.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 20.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £407,505

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £60,618

Investments £229,266

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £568,416

Raising Funds £106,294

Governance £30,025

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£697,389	£674,710	£568,416	£17,139,565	£17,139,565	4 / 10
2023	£334,482	£608,687				0 / 10
2022	£601,536	£582,781	£499,166	£15,920,583	£15,920,583	3 / 12
2021	£586,914	£660,836	£619,262	£14,961,282	£13,013,369	3 / 12
2020	£610,644	£743,393	£694,211	£12,832,483	£11,052,480	3 / 16