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South London Fine Art Gallery And Library

Also known as: Slg, South London Gallery

The South London Gallery is a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence in the provision of contemporary visual art exhibitions and live art events, with integrated education and outreach programmes.

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Activities & Mission

The South London Gallery is a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence in the provision of contemporary visual art exhibitions and live art events, with integrated education and outreach programmes.

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

Latest Income
£2,331,641
Latest Expenditure
£2,616,954

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 37% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 75.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 14% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 25.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 11% 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 £1,116,273
Charitable Activities £912,925
Other Trading £298,891
Investments £3,552
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,986,773
Raising Funds £630,181
Governance £30,282
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,331,641
£2,616,954£1,986,773£5,189,940£107,49869 / 0
2024
£2,547,659
£2,755,244£2,063,279£5,475,253£076 / 0
2023
£1,893,693
£2,428,206£1,991,936£5,470,647£071 / 0
2022
£2,610,040
£2,422,870£1,876,230£6,005,160£175,73967 / 0
2021
£2,388,308
£2,246,480£1,822,475£5,817,990£38,68168 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about South London Fine Art Gallery And Library

What does South London Fine Art Gallery And Library do?

The South London Gallery is a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence in the provision of contemporary visual art exhibitions and live art events, with integrated education and outreach programmes.

How much income did South London Fine Art Gallery And Library report in 2025?

South London Fine Art Gallery And Library reported total income of £2.33m and reported expenditure of £2.62m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is South London Fine Art Gallery And Library?

South London Fine Art Gallery And Library has a program ratio of 85.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was South London Fine Art Gallery And Library registered as a charity?

South London Fine Art Gallery And Library was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 May 1966 as charity number 312160. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs South London Fine Art Gallery And Library?

South London Fine Art Gallery And Library is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does South London Fine Art Gallery And Library operate?

South London Fine Art Gallery And Library operates in Southwark, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is South London Fine Art Gallery And Library a registered charity?

Yes — South London Fine Art Gallery And Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 312160.

Details

Address
South London Gallery
65-67 Peckham Road
London
SE5 8UH
Registration Date
9 May 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
312160
Charity Number
312160

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Trustees

THE SLG TRUSTEE LIMITED

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Slg
  • South London Gallery

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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