Tate Foundation
Tate Foundation's principal activities are to raise funds to support the Board of Trustees of the Tate Gallery
Activities & Mission
Tate Foundation's principal activities are to raise funds to support the Board of Trustees of the Tate Gallery
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 37% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% 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 | £6,605,246 | £8,030,768 | £6,315,906 | £13,664,980 | £5,939,037 | 31 / 0 |
| 2024 | £5,351,572 | £8,914,311 | £7,691,365 | £14,290,502 | £7,919,843 | 31 / 0 |
| 2023 | £4,547,835 | £5,675,648 | £4,238,983 | £17,853,241 | £17,853,241 | 29 / 0 |
| 2022 | £5,324,672 | £3,467,970 | £2,685,124 | £18,981,054 | £12,215,563 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £6,727,758 | £4,390,506 | £3,180,116 | £17,124,352 | £10,224,421 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Tate Foundation
What does Tate Foundation do?
Tate Foundation's principal activities are to raise funds to support the Board of Trustees of the Tate Gallery
How much income did Tate Foundation report in 2025?
Tate Foundation reported total income of £6.61m and reported expenditure of £8.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Tate Foundation?
Tate Foundation has a program ratio of 85.3%, 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 Tate Foundation registered as a charity?
Tate Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 2001 as charity number 1085314. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Tate Foundation?
Tate Foundation is governed by a board of 17 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anthony Gutman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Tate Foundation operate?
Tate Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Tate Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Tate Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085314.
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- 14 May 2026
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