Artists' General Benevolent Institution
Also known as: A G B I
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.
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.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?
Higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2015 — Artists' Orphan Fund (organisation 219356)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £558,966 | £716,697 | £594,785 | £16,631,111 | £16,631,111 | 5 / 11 |
| 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Artists' General Benevolent Institution
What does Artists' General Benevolent Institution do?
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.
How much income did Artists' General Benevolent Institution report in 2025?
Artists' General Benevolent Institution reported total income of £559k and reported expenditure of £717k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Artists' General Benevolent Institution?
Artists' General Benevolent Institution has a program ratio of 106.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Artists' General Benevolent Institution registered as a charity?
Artists' General Benevolent Institution was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 January 1963 as charity number 212667. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Artists' General Benevolent Institution?
Artists' General Benevolent Institution is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is NICOLA HICKS MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Artists' General Benevolent Institution operate?
Artists' General Benevolent Institution operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England And Wales.
Is Artists' General Benevolent Institution a registered charity?
Yes — Artists' General Benevolent Institution is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212667.
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- 30 July 2026
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