Liverpool Biennial Of Contemporary Art Limited
Also known as: Liverpool Biennial
Liverpool Biennial is an ongoing platform for research, commissioning and presenting international art, education and debate. Liverpool Biennial Festival brings an international focus to our work. It is the moment when the world comes to Liverpool to engage with our thinking, and when we present art to the world.
Activities & Mission
Liverpool Biennial is an ongoing platform for research, commissioning and presenting international art, education and debate. Liverpool Biennial Festival brings an international focus to our work. It is the moment when the world comes to Liverpool to engage with our thinking, and when we present art to the world.
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
Higher than 18% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% 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
Expenditure Categories
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 | £1,537,055 | £1,158,130 | £1,039,424 | £1,623,939 | £1,248,543 | 17 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,640,129 | £1,882,554 | £1,786,340 | £1,245,014 | £914,968 | 22 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,600,469 | £1,095,043 | £977,368 | £1,487,439 | £989,912 | 16 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,023,168 | £1,596,282 | £1,519,004 | £982,013 | £732,478 | 19 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,838,840 | £1,202,203 | £1,141,045 | £1,555,127 | £757,822 | 17 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Liverpool Biennial Of Contemporary Art Limited
What does Liverpool Biennial Of Contemporary Art Limited do?
Liverpool Biennial is an ongoing platform for research, commissioning and presenting international art, education and debate. Liverpool Biennial Festival brings an international focus to our work. It is the moment when the world comes to Liverpool to engage with our thinking, and when we present art to the world.
How much income did Liverpool Biennial Of Contemporary Art Limited report in 2025?
Liverpool Biennial Of Contemporary Art Limited reported total income of £1.54m and reported expenditure of £1.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Liverpool Biennial Of Contemporary Art Limited?
Liverpool Biennial Of Contemporary Art Limited has a program ratio of 67.6%, 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 Liverpool Biennial Of Contemporary Art Limited registered as a charity?
Liverpool Biennial Of Contemporary Art Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 February 1999 as charity number 1073956. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Liverpool Biennial Of Contemporary Art Limited?
Liverpool Biennial Of Contemporary Art Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Cathryn Wright. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Liverpool Biennial Of Contemporary Art Limited operate?
Liverpool Biennial Of Contemporary Art Limited operates across 5 areas, including Knowsley, Liverpool City, Sefton and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Liverpool Biennial Of Contemporary Art Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Liverpool Biennial Of Contemporary Art Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1073956.
Details
55 New Bird Street
LIVERPOOL
L1 0BW
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Also Known As
- Liverpool Biennial
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated