The Barbican Centre Trust Limited
Provision of grants for artistic, cultural and educational activities
Activities & Mission
Provision of grants for artistic, cultural and educational activities
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 15% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £2,662,523 | £1,830,798 | £1,616,321 | £1,217,266 | £1,217,266 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,333,959 | £1,573,717 | £1,391,844 | £385,541 | £248,299 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,440,876 | £1,497,635 | £1,303,013 | £625,299 | £204,972 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,616,793 | £1,137,056 | £919,714 | £682,058 | £101,620 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,119,410 | £1,079,979 | £821,914 | £202,321 | £202,321 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Barbican Centre Trust Limited
What does The Barbican Centre Trust Limited do?
Provision of grants for artistic, cultural and educational activities
How much income did The Barbican Centre Trust Limited report in 2025?
The Barbican Centre Trust Limited reported total income of £2.66m and reported expenditure of £1.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Barbican Centre Trust Limited?
The Barbican Centre Trust Limited has a program ratio of 60.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Barbican Centre Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The Barbican Centre Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 May 1986 as charity number 294282. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs The Barbican Centre Trust Limited?
The Barbican Centre Trust Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Barbican Centre Trust Limited operate?
The Barbican Centre Trust Limited operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Barbican Centre Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Barbican Centre Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 294282.
Details
Barbican Arts and Conferences
Silk Street
Barbican
LONDON
EC2Y 8DS
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