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Bethlem Gallery

Bethlem Gallery is a visual arts organisation based in London in the grounds of a mental health hospital. Working locally and nationally, we support the professional development and socially engaged practice of artists and programme creative activities, projects and commissions to participate in, look at, talk and think about.

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Activities & Mission

Bethlem Gallery is a visual arts organisation based in London in the grounds of a mental health hospital. Working locally and nationally, we support the professional development and socially engaged practice of artists and programme creative activities, projects and commissions to participate in, look at, talk and think about.

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 Information

Latest Income
£687,320
Latest Expenditure
£648,074

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 62% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 64% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £30,647
Charitable Activities £559,186
Other Trading £15,282
Investments £7,565
Other Income £74,640

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £648,074
Raising Funds £0
Governance £10,200
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£687,320
£648,074£648,074£452,850£264,28612 / 17
2024
£713,497
£675,942£675,942£413,604£186,61112 / 19

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bethlem Gallery

What does Bethlem Gallery do?

Bethlem Gallery is a visual arts organisation based in London in the grounds of a mental health hospital. Working locally and nationally, we support the professional development and socially engaged practice of artists and programme creative activities, projects and commissions to participate in, look at, talk and think about.

How much income did Bethlem Gallery report in 2025?

Bethlem Gallery reported total income of £687k and reported expenditure of £648k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bethlem Gallery?

Bethlem Gallery has a program ratio of 94.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bethlem Gallery registered as a charity?

Bethlem Gallery was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 October 2023 as charity number 1205035. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Bethlem Gallery?

Bethlem Gallery is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Neil Springham. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bethlem Gallery operate?

Bethlem Gallery operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bethlem Gallery a registered charity?

Yes — Bethlem Gallery is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1205035.

Details

Address
The Bethlem Gallery
Bethlem Royal Hospital
Monks Orchard Road
Beckenham
London Borough of Bromley
BR3 3BX
Registration Date
3 October 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5226537
Charity Number
1205035

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Trustees

Neil Springham Chair
Ashok Dullabhbhai Mistry
Jessica Hunt
Kate Elizabeth Morris
Shamita Sharmacharja
Sonia Solicari

Sectors & Classifications

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