The British Institute Of Florence
Promotion of cross cultural understanding between Italy and the English-speaking world; organisation of cultural activities; teaching of Italian language and culture; teaching of English language and culture; teaching of History of Art and fine art; maintenance of Library and Archive.
Activities & Mission
Promotion of cross cultural understanding between Italy and the English-speaking world; organisation of cultural activities; teaching of Italian language and culture; teaching of English language and culture; teaching of History of Art and fine art; maintenance of Library and Archive.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 37% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 55% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 46% 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 | £1,649,397 | £1,644,638 | £1,590,657 | £4,903,631 | £232,595 | 25 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,522,889 | £1,469,715 | £1,458,669 | £4,956,604 | £309,751 | 39 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,442,806 | £1,550,665 | £1,548,772 | £4,631,915 | £289,483 | 41 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,452,350 | £1,449,430 | £1,449,430 | £5,594,430 | £366,940 | 28 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,515,320 | £1,273,960 | £1,273,960 | £5,577,580 | £366,140 | 29 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The British Institute Of Florence
What does The British Institute Of Florence do?
Promotion of cross cultural understanding between Italy and the English-speaking world; organisation of cultural activities; teaching of Italian language and culture; teaching of English language and culture; teaching of History of Art and fine art; maintenance of Library and Archive.
How much income did The British Institute Of Florence report in 2025?
The British Institute Of Florence reported total income of £1.65m and reported expenditure of £1.64m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The British Institute Of Florence?
The British Institute Of Florence has a program ratio of 85.2%, 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 The British Institute Of Florence registered as a charity?
The British Institute Of Florence was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 November 1984 as charity number 290647. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs The British Institute Of Florence?
The British Institute Of Florence is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christopher NR Prentice CMG. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The British Institute Of Florence operate?
The British Institute Of Florence operates in Italy, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The British Institute Of Florence a registered charity?
Yes — The British Institute Of Florence is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290647.
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THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF FLORENCE
PALAZZO LANFREDINI
LUNGARNO GUICCIARDINI
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