The Bishopsgate Foundation
Also known as: Bishopsgate Foundation and Institute, Bishopsgate Institute, Bishopsgate Library
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.
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.
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 87% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% 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 | £1,590,226 | £3,118,623 | £1,702,511 | £28,544,844 | £0 | 26 / 0 |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Bishopsgate Foundation
What does The Bishopsgate Foundation do?
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.
How much income did The Bishopsgate Foundation report in 2025?
The Bishopsgate Foundation reported total income of £1.59m and reported expenditure of £3.12m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Bishopsgate Foundation?
The Bishopsgate Foundation has a program ratio of 107.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Bishopsgate Foundation registered as a charity?
The Bishopsgate Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 March 2002 as charity number 1090923. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs The Bishopsgate Foundation?
The Bishopsgate 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 The Bishopsgate Foundation operate?
The Bishopsgate Foundation operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Bishopsgate Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Bishopsgate Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090923.
Details
230 BISHOPSGATE
LONDON
EC2M 4QH
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Also Known As
- Bishopsgate Foundation and Institute
- Bishopsgate Institute
- Bishopsgate Library
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated