the bethlem art and history collections trust

The charity supports the general public. The Bethlem Art And History Collections Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Beckenham and operates in London.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

to provide and maintain a museum of the history and practice of mental healthcare

Fundraising

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Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£503,866

Latest Expenditure

£553,928

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 109.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £494,847

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £9,019

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £553,928

Raising Funds £0

Governance £7,230

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£503,866	£553,928	£553,928	£290,895	£290,895	7 / 30
2024	£496,516	£544,130				0 / 30
2023	£484,976	£508,261				0 / 25
2022	£515,440	£513,590	£513,508	£411,856	£273,379	5 / 30
2021	£515,171	£511,171	£511,171	£410,006	£235,723	8 / 25