Camden Arts Centre

The objectives are to advance the education of the public in the understanding and appreciation of the arts. The charity operates Camden Arts Centre, north London's leading venue for contemporary visual art of regional, national and international significance incorporating galleries for temporary exhibitions, studios and workshops for educational activities.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,301,315

Latest Expenditure

£2,652,621

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 65.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 81.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 18.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,748,511

Charitable Activities £224,064

Other Trading £307,503

Investments £21,237

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,172,222

Raising Funds £480,399

Governance £13,785

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£3,301,315	£2,652,621	£2,172,222	£2,845,349	£371,190	37 / 194
2024	£2,568,166	£2,368,544	£2,056,075	£2,196,655	£347,233	34 / 175
2023	£2,155,251	£2,317,473	£2,068,031	£1,997,033	£348,988	36 / 137
2022	£1,730,356	£2,031,369	£1,804,607	£2,159,255	£401,050	40 / 58
2021	£1,812,310	£1,790,772	£1,616,106	£2,460,268	£317,964	45 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Camden Arts Centre

What does Camden Arts Centre do?

How much income did Camden Arts Centre report in 2025?

Camden Arts Centre reported total income of £3.30m and reported expenditure of £2.65m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Camden Arts Centre registered as a charity?

Camden Arts Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 1997 as charity number 1065829. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Camden Arts Centre?

Camden Arts Centre is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Earl Fobert. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Camden Arts Centre operate?

Camden Arts Centre operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Camden Arts Centre a registered charity?

Yes — Camden Arts Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1065829.