Hastings Contemporary

Also known as: Jerwood Gallery, The Friends of the Jerwood Gallery

The charity is established for the purpose of the advancement of the visual arts by supporting the charitable activities of Hastings Contemporary and such other charitable activities and causes as are associated with or complementary to the activities of Hastings Contemporary.

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Activities & Mission

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

East Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,255,031

Latest Expenditure

£1,122,128

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 48.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

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

Overall Efficiency 54.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 5% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 51.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 3% 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 £539,304

Charitable Activities £486,681

Other Trading £229,046

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £609,282

Raising Funds £512,846

Governance £64,953

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,255,031	£1,122,128	£609,282	£357,394	£131,902	23 / 77
2024	£803,803	£1,058,934	£753,663	£220,141	£52,612	17 / 60
2023	£709,048	£930,016	£712,941	£475,272	£288,849	15 / 50
2022	£920,705	£650,579	£508,200	£696,240	£341,835	12 / 35
2021	£841,453	£489,222	£402,319	£426,114	£0	10 / 30

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Frequently asked questions about Hastings Contemporary

What does Hastings Contemporary do?

How much income did Hastings Contemporary report in 2025?

Hastings Contemporary reported total income of £1.26m and reported expenditure of £1.12m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Hastings Contemporary?

Hastings Contemporary has a program ratio of 48.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Hastings Contemporary registered as a charity?

Hastings Contemporary was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 January 2013 as charity number 1150383. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Hastings Contemporary?

Hastings Contemporary 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 Hastings Contemporary operate?

Hastings Contemporary operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Hastings Contemporary a registered charity?

Yes — Hastings Contemporary is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150383.