the bishopsgate foundation

The charity supports the general public. The Bishopsgate Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in London 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

Bishopsgate Institute provides:A programme of short courses for adultsA programme of cultural events including talks, debates, concerts and performancesA specialist library holding collections concerned with the history of London, the East End, the labour and co-operative movements, freethought and humanismA Community Programme providing financial support to local people in need.

Fundraising

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Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,561,545

Latest Expenditure

£3,425,980

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 117.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 53.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 56.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £11,816

Charitable Activities £220,959

Other Trading £570,672

Investments £752,598

Other Income £5,500

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,837,957

Raising Funds £1,588,023

Governance £333,528

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,561,545	£3,425,980	£1,837,957	£30,195,422	£0	32 / 0
2023	£1,598,912	£3,746,122	£2,367,679	£31,846,882	£0	52 / 3
2022	£1,441,958	£3,262,953	£2,130,303	£37,073,833	£0	49 / 0
2021	£2,605,854	£2,969,801	£1,895,626	£37,576,514	£49,561	48 / 0
2020	£2,078,004	£3,369,227	£2,307,847	£38,619,445	£0	49 / 25