Chisenhale Gallery
Chisenhale Gallery supports artists to pursue new directions and to produce their most ambitious work to date. We enable audiences to experience this process of commissioning and producing art, and to learn from it through critical reflection, discussion and participation. Chisenhale Gallery is a key organisation for artist-led education activities for the local community.
Activities & Mission
Chisenhale Gallery supports artists to pursue new directions and to produce their most ambitious work to date. We enable audiences to experience this process of commissioning and producing art, and to learn from it through critical reflection, discussion and participation. Chisenhale Gallery is a key organisation for artist-led education activities for the local community.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 83% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £999,221 | £1,063,269 | £1,063,269 | £578,348 | £116,500 | 17 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,251,438 | £1,073,375 | £1,073,375 | £642,396 | £113,296 | 18 / 0 |
| 2023 | £972,411 | £959,101 | £959,101 | £464,332 | £464,322 | 13 / 0 |
| 2022 | £935,060 | £744,949 | £744,949 | £451,022 | £451,022 | 10 / 0 |
| 2021 | £545,171 | £512,938 | £512,938 | £260,911 | £230,978 | 10 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Chisenhale Gallery
What does Chisenhale Gallery do?
Chisenhale Gallery supports artists to pursue new directions and to produce their most ambitious work to date. We enable audiences to experience this process of commissioning and producing art, and to learn from it through critical reflection, discussion and participation. Chisenhale Gallery is a key organisation for artist-led education activities for the local community.
How much income did Chisenhale Gallery report in 2025?
Chisenhale Gallery reported total income of £999k and reported expenditure of £1.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Chisenhale Gallery?
Chisenhale Gallery has a program ratio of 106.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Chisenhale Gallery registered as a charity?
Chisenhale Gallery was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 September 1993 as charity number 1026175. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Chisenhale Gallery?
Chisenhale Gallery is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is May Calil. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Chisenhale Gallery operate?
Chisenhale Gallery operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Chisenhale Gallery a registered charity?
Yes — Chisenhale Gallery is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1026175.
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LONDON
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E3 5QZ
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