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Gilbert Trust For The Arts

Also known as: Heather Trust for the Arts

To act as guardian of the Gilbert collection, ensure its continued safekeeping and display the collection to the public.

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Activities & Mission

To act as guardian of the Gilbert collection, ensure its continued safekeeping and display the collection to the public.

Grants

Gilbert Trust For The Arts is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Grants paid (2025)
£599,000
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
arts, culture, heritage, or science

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,141,912
Latest Expenditure
£662,402

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 53.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 92.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £857,392
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £284,520
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £610,102
Raising Funds £52,300
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £599,000
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,141,912
£662,402£610,102£53,974,034£6,0320 / 0
2024
£213,284
£497,4090 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gilbert Trust For The Arts

What does Gilbert Trust For The Arts do?

To act as guardian of the Gilbert collection, ensure its continued safekeeping and display the collection to the public.

How much income did Gilbert Trust For The Arts report in 2025?

Gilbert Trust For The Arts reported total income of £1.14m and reported expenditure of £662k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Gilbert Trust For The Arts registered as a charity?

Gilbert Trust For The Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 June 1996 as charity number 1055853. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Gilbert Trust For The Arts?

Gilbert Trust For The Arts 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 Gilbert Trust For The Arts operate?

Gilbert Trust For The Arts operates in Kensington And Chelsea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Gilbert Trust For The Arts a registered charity?

Yes — Gilbert Trust For The Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1055853.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 June 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1055853
Charity Number
1055853

Trustees

Baroness Nemat Shafik
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Tristram Julian William Hunt
Erica Boyer
Helen Caroline Nylsalie Jacobsen
MARTIN BLANK JUNIOR
Martin Levy
Also governs 1 other charity
Melissa Eileen Buron
Also governs 1 other charity
MR NICK HOFFMAN
MR ZIMAN

Also Known As

  • Heather Trust for the Arts

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