St Bride Foundation
The St Bride Foundation provides a cultural, social and educational facility in the west of the City of London. The Foundation is the home to the St Bride Library, the Bridewell Theatre as well as number meeting rooms and halls.
Activities & Mission
The St Bride Foundation provides a cultural, social and educational facility in the west of the City of London. The Foundation is the home to the St Bride Library, the Bridewell Theatre as well as number meeting rooms and halls.
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 16% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £921,723 | £963,923 | £401,468 | £8,391,745 | £51,030 | 15 / 10 |
| 2024 | £1,474,329 | £937,574 | £399,078 | £8,394,031 | £33,006 | 16 / 12 |
| 2023 | £842,958 | £1,016,702 | £561,587 | £7,720,208 | £0 | 18 / 14 |
| 2022 | £742,894 | £894,097 | £544,837 | £8,160,463 | £0 | 14 / 12 |
| 2021 | £560,766 | £718,269 | £344,271 | £8,746,422 | £0 | 12 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about St Bride Foundation
What does St Bride Foundation do?
The St Bride Foundation provides a cultural, social and educational facility in the west of the City of London. The Foundation is the home to the St Bride Library, the Bridewell Theatre as well as number meeting rooms and halls.
How much income did St Bride Foundation report in 2025?
St Bride Foundation reported total income of £922k and reported expenditure of £964k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Bride Foundation?
St Bride Foundation has a program ratio of 43.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Bride Foundation registered as a charity?
St Bride Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 207607. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs St Bride Foundation?
St Bride Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Bride Foundation operate?
St Bride Foundation operates in City Of London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St Bride Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — St Bride Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207607.
Details
14 BRIDE LANE
LONDON
EC4Y 8EQ
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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