Baltic Flour Mills Visual Arts Trust
Also known as: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
i) The advancement of the contemporary visual arts and the education of the public in the understanding and appreciation of the arts in general;ii) The provision and maintenance of the BALTIC Flour Mills buildings in Gateshead as a base for the production and presentation of contemporary visual arts and as a fully accessible centre in which the public may explore, understand and enjoy them.
Activities & Mission
i) The advancement of the contemporary visual arts and the education of the public in the understanding and appreciation of the arts in general;ii) The provision and maintenance of the BALTIC Flour Mills buildings in Gateshead as a base for the production and presentation of contemporary visual arts and as a fully accessible centre in which the public may explore, understand and enjoy them.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £6,821,153 | £6,300,239 | £4,713,269 | £5,639,878 | £4,319,600 | 89 / 92 |
| 2024 | £6,276,024 | £6,152,145 | £4,780,289 | £4,106,964 | £3,387,785 | 78 / 91 |
| 2023 | £6,000,707 | £5,460,794 | £4,709,379 | £3,924,899 | £3,113,095 | 78 / 20 |
| 2022 | £4,774,450 | £4,730,466 | £4,088,653 | £3,436,986 | £2,713,814 | 78 / 10 |
| 2021 | £4,644,314 | £4,064,478 | £3,584,058 | £3,044,002 | £3,015,357 | 80 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Baltic Flour Mills Visual Arts Trust
What does Baltic Flour Mills Visual Arts Trust do?
i) The advancement of the contemporary visual arts and the education of the public in the understanding and appreciation of the arts in general;ii) The provision and maintenance of the BALTIC Flour Mills buildings in Gateshead as a base for the production and presentation of contemporary visual arts and as a fully accessible centre in which the public may explore, understand and enjoy them.
How much income did Baltic Flour Mills Visual Arts Trust report in 2025?
Baltic Flour Mills Visual Arts Trust reported total income of £6.82m and reported expenditure of £6.30m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Baltic Flour Mills Visual Arts Trust?
Baltic Flour Mills Visual Arts Trust has a program ratio of 69.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Baltic Flour Mills Visual Arts Trust registered as a charity?
Baltic Flour Mills Visual Arts Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 June 1999 as charity number 1076251. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Baltic Flour Mills Visual Arts Trust?
Baltic Flour Mills Visual Arts Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kirsty Lang. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Baltic Flour Mills Visual Arts Trust operate?
Baltic Flour Mills Visual Arts Trust operates in Gateshead, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Baltic Flour Mills Visual Arts Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Baltic Flour Mills Visual Arts Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076251.
Details
South Shore Road
GATESHEAD
NE8 3BA
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Also Known As
- Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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