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Dulwich Picture Gallery

The charity took over on 1 April 2017 from the previous unincorporated charity no 1040942 set up in 1994 to preserve and maintain Dulwich Picture Gallery and its collection for the enjoyment of the public, mount art exhibitions and displays, and run a programme of public events and educational activities. Earlier records can be found at http://www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/about/what-we-do.

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Activities & Mission

The charity took over on 1 April 2017 from the previous unincorporated charity no 1040942 set up in 1994 to preserve and maintain Dulwich Picture Gallery and its collection for the enjoyment of the public, mount art exhibitions and displays, and run a programme of public events and educational activities. Earlier records can be found at http://www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/about/what-we-do.

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

Latest Income
£5,608,843
Latest Expenditure
£5,306,461

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 18% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 70.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 10% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 29.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 8% 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

Donations & Legacies £3,168,444
Charitable Activities £1,266,132
Other Trading £1,127,471
Investments £46,796
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,739,306
Raising Funds £1,567,155
Governance £16,000
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
£5,608,843
£5,306,461£3,739,306£32,621,600£683,00059 / 115
2024
£5,643,944
£4,555,207£3,187,075£31,694,318£254,00054 / 115
2023
£4,037,186
£3,996,295£2,833,458£29,226,619£353,00088 / 139
2022
£3,107,708
£3,479,640£2,512,169£32,291,653£867,00081 / 123
2021
£4,262,219
£4,018,612£3,248,982£30,394,922£951,00087 / 115

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dulwich Picture Gallery

What does Dulwich Picture Gallery do?

The charity took over on 1 April 2017 from the previous unincorporated charity no 1040942 set up in 1994 to preserve and maintain Dulwich Picture Gallery and its collection for the enjoyment of the public, mount art exhibitions and displays, and run a programme of public events and educational activities. Earlier records can be found at http://www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/about/what-we-do.

How much income did Dulwich Picture Gallery report in 2025?

Dulwich Picture Gallery reported total income of £5.61m and reported expenditure of £5.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Dulwich Picture Gallery?

Dulwich Picture Gallery has a program ratio of 66.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Dulwich Picture Gallery registered as a charity?

Dulwich Picture Gallery was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 January 2017 as charity number 1171287. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Dulwich Picture Gallery?

Dulwich Picture Gallery is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dulwich Picture Gallery operate?

Dulwich Picture Gallery operates in Southwark, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Dulwich Picture Gallery a registered charity?

Yes — Dulwich Picture Gallery is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171287.

Details

Address
Dulwich Picture Gallery
14 Gallery Road
London
SE21 7AD
Registration Date
25 January 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5089426
Charity Number
1171287

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Trustees

Adeola Gay
Benedict Brogan
Cecil Quillen
Dame JANET VITMAYER
Helen Macintyre
Jane Lunnon
John Cox
Jonathan Card
Katy Wickremesinghe
SIAN WILLIAMS
Victoria Pinnington

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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