Southbank Centre
Also known as: The South Bank Centre, Purcell Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Royal Festival Hall, The Hayward
Arts Centre
Activities & Mission
Arts Centre
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 68% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 65% of UK Arts charities with income over £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 | £58,274,000 | £63,605,000 | £54,158,000 | £221,984,000 | £5,071,000 | 539 / 76 |
| 2024 | £53,921,000 | £56,586,000 | £47,599,000 | £227,195,000 | £6,436,000 | 484 / 0 |
| 2023 | £53,282,000 | £53,880,000 | £44,898,000 | £228,709,000 | £5,564,000 | 447 / 0 |
| 2022 | £43,155,000 | £42,448,000 | £37,158,000 | £228,237,000 | £7,882,000 | 359 / 0 |
| 2021 | £36,200,000 | £37,220,000 | £29,789,000 | £227,004,000 | £226,212,000 | 460 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Southbank Centre
What does Southbank Centre do?
Arts Centre
How much income did Southbank Centre report in 2025?
Southbank Centre reported total income of £58.27m and reported expenditure of £63.60m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Southbank Centre?
Southbank Centre has a program ratio of 92.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Southbank Centre registered as a charity?
Southbank Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 May 1988 as charity number 298909. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Southbank Centre?
Southbank Centre 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 Southbank Centre operate?
Southbank Centre operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Southbank Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Southbank Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298909.
Details
BELVEDERE ROAD
LONDON
SE1 8XX
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Also Known As
- The South Bank Centre
- Purcell Room
- Queen Elizabeth Hall
- Royal Festival Hall
- The Hayward
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated