Friends Of The Laing Art Gallery
Also known as: Friends of the Laing Art Gallery and Museum, Friends of the Laing Art Gallery - F L a G
Raise money and awareness of the gallery and to help Gallery to acquire new works/conservation
Activities & Mission
Raise money and awareness of the gallery and to help Gallery to acquire new works/conservation
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
Financial Efficiency
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 | £25,472 | £44,589 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2024 | £28,036 | £41,066 | 0 / 27 | |||
| 2023 | £33,770 | £31,127 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £19,963 | £22,806 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £11,683 | £29,237 | 0 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friends Of The Laing Art Gallery
What does Friends Of The Laing Art Gallery do?
Raise money and awareness of the gallery and to help Gallery to acquire new works/conservation
How much income did Friends Of The Laing Art Gallery report in 2025?
Friends Of The Laing Art Gallery reported total income of £25k and reported expenditure of £45k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friends Of The Laing Art Gallery registered as a charity?
Friends Of The Laing Art Gallery was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 May 1967 as charity number 528070. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs Friends Of The Laing Art Gallery?
Friends Of The Laing Art Gallery is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL HARDY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of The Laing Art Gallery operate?
Friends Of The Laing Art Gallery operates across 2 areas: Newcastle Upon Tyne City and Northumberland.
Is Friends Of The Laing Art Gallery a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of The Laing Art Gallery is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 528070.
Details
New Bridge Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8AG
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Also Known As
- Friends of the Laing Art Gallery and Museum
- Friends of the Laing Art Gallery - F L a G
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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