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Paintings In Hospitals

Also known as: Pih

PAINTINGS IN HOSPITALS USES EXCEPTIONAL ART AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH, WELLBEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH ILLNESS, INJURY, ADDICTION, AUTISM AND DISABILITY. OUR ACTIVITIES HELP TO REDUCE LEVELS OF SICKNESS, ANXIETY AND STRESS IN PATIENTS, SERVICES USERS, CARE STAFF AND THE PUBLIC.

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Activities & Mission

PAINTINGS IN HOSPITALS USES EXCEPTIONAL ART AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH, WELLBEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH ILLNESS, INJURY, ADDICTION, AUTISM AND DISABILITY. OUR ACTIVITIES HELP TO REDUCE LEVELS OF SICKNESS, ANXIETY AND STRESS IN PATIENTS, SERVICES USERS, CARE STAFF AND 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£489,333
Latest Expenditure
£455,568

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £424,331
Charitable Activities £142,391
Other Trading £24,888
Investments £2,244
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £405,041
Raising Funds £21,324
Governance £0
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.

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
£489,333
£455,5680 / 20
2024
£320,025
£443,5890 / 20
2023
£363,138
£438,4360 / 3
2022
£593,854
£426,365£405,041£288,394£258,8416 / 3
2020
£250,488
£366,9640 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Paintings In Hospitals

What does Paintings In Hospitals do?

PAINTINGS IN HOSPITALS USES EXCEPTIONAL ART AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH, WELLBEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH ILLNESS, INJURY, ADDICTION, AUTISM AND DISABILITY. OUR ACTIVITIES HELP TO REDUCE LEVELS OF SICKNESS, ANXIETY AND STRESS IN PATIENTS, SERVICES USERS, CARE STAFF AND THE PUBLIC.

How much income did Paintings In Hospitals report in 2025?

Paintings In Hospitals reported total income of £489k and reported expenditure of £456k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Paintings In Hospitals registered as a charity?

Paintings In Hospitals was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 November 1997 as charity number 1065963. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Paintings In Hospitals?

Paintings In Hospitals is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Paintings In Hospitals operate?

Paintings In Hospitals operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England And Wales.

Is Paintings In Hospitals a registered charity?

Yes — Paintings In Hospitals is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1065963.

Details

Address
Earlsfield Business Centre
Unit 11
9 Lydden Road
Earlsfield
London
SW18 4LT
Registration Date
20 November 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3944618
Charity Number
1065963

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Trustees

Amy Brigid Ann Rentoul
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Christopher John Bridgman
Nicholas John Walker Gash
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Pih

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