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.

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

Kensington And Chelsea

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,141,912	£662,402	£610,102	£53,974,034	£6,032	0 / 0
2024	£213,284	£497,409				0 / 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.