Mk Gallery
Also known as: M K Gallery, Milton Keynes Theatre and Gallery Company
To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education and understanding of the public, particularly through the production and presentation of and engagement with the arts, visual culture and related areas of creative practice, and to formulate, prepare and establish projects and schemes therefore provided that all objects of the Gallery shall be of a charitable nature.
Activities & Mission
To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education and understanding of the public, particularly through the production and presentation of and engagement with the arts, visual culture and related areas of creative practice, and to formulate, prepare and establish projects and schemes therefore provided that all objects of the Gallery shall be of a charitable nature.
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 47% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% 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 | £1,791,744 | £1,773,110 | £1,616,727 | £11,797,605 | £311,006 | 34 / 235 |
| 2024 | £1,772,724 | £2,109,740 | £1,972,688 | £11,737,073 | £100,145 | 34 / 235 |
| 2023 | £1,569,371 | £2,216,574 | £2,032,245 | £12,270,380 | £11,987,387 | 41 / 246 |
| 2022 | £2,118,724 | £2,393,019 | £2,202,738 | £12,816,268 | £362,406 | 42 / 200 |
| 2021 | £1,667,697 | £1,602,675 | £1,561,530 | £12,980,427 | £357,234 | 41 / 150 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Mk Gallery
What does Mk Gallery do?
To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education and understanding of the public, particularly through the production and presentation of and engagement with the arts, visual culture and related areas of creative practice, and to formulate, prepare and establish projects and schemes therefore provided that all objects of the Gallery shall be of a charitable nature.
How much income did Mk Gallery report in 2025?
Mk Gallery reported total income of £1.79m and reported expenditure of £1.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Mk Gallery?
Mk Gallery has a program ratio of 90.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Mk Gallery registered as a charity?
Mk Gallery was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 December 1996 as charity number 1059678. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Mk Gallery?
Mk Gallery is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is Elizabeth Patricia Gifford. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Mk Gallery operate?
Mk Gallery operates across 2 areas: Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.
Is Mk Gallery a registered charity?
Yes — Mk Gallery is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1059678.
Details
3 Theatre Walk
MILTON KEYNES
MK9 3PX
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Also Known As
- M K Gallery
- Milton Keynes Theatre and Gallery Company
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated