Cartoon Art Trust Limited
Also known as: British Cartoon Centre, Cartoon Art Trust Museum, The Cartoon Museum
The Cartoon Art Trust is dedicated to preserving the best of British cartoons, caricatures, comics and animation, and to establish a museum with gallery, archives and innovative exhibitions to make the creativity of cartoon art, past and present, accessible to all for the purposes of education, research and enjoyment.
Activities & Mission
The Cartoon Art Trust is dedicated to preserving the best of British cartoons, caricatures, comics and animation, and to establish a museum with gallery, archives and innovative exhibitions to make the creativity of cartoon art, past and present, accessible to all for the purposes of education, research and enjoyment.
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 17% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £388,783 | £359,513 | 0 / 34 | |||
| 2023 | £338,212 | £348,969 | 0 / 26 | |||
| 2022 | £286,157 | £357,762 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2021 | £341,953 | £300,961 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2020 | £537,269 | £266,815 | £239,351 | £2,285,866 | £241,426 | 6 / 14 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cartoon Art Trust Limited
What does Cartoon Art Trust Limited do?
The Cartoon Art Trust is dedicated to preserving the best of British cartoons, caricatures, comics and animation, and to establish a museum with gallery, archives and innovative exhibitions to make the creativity of cartoon art, past and present, accessible to all for the purposes of education, research and enjoyment.
How much income did Cartoon Art Trust Limited report in 2024?
Cartoon Art Trust Limited reported total income of £389k and reported expenditure of £360k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cartoon Art Trust Limited?
Cartoon Art Trust Limited has a program ratio of 44.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cartoon Art Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Cartoon Art Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 November 1988 as charity number 327978. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Cartoon Art Trust Limited?
Cartoon Art Trust Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cartoon Art Trust Limited operate?
Cartoon Art Trust Limited operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Cartoon Art Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Cartoon Art Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 327978.
Details
LONDON
W1T 3PT
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Also Known As
- British Cartoon Centre
- Cartoon Art Trust Museum
- The Cartoon Museum
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated