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The Chantrey Bequest

Purchase of Art for the Nation

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Activities & Mission

Purchase of Art for the Nation

Grants

The Chantrey Bequest makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£4,522
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
arts, culture, heritage, or science

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£10,444
Latest Expenditure
£4,522

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 43.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£10,444
£4,5220 / 0
2021
£14,541
£37,3330 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Chantrey Bequest

What does The Chantrey Bequest do?

Purchase of Art for the Nation

How much income did The Chantrey Bequest report in 2025?

The Chantrey Bequest reported total income of £10k and reported expenditure of £5k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Chantrey Bequest registered as a charity?

The Chantrey Bequest was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 November 1962 as charity number 212805. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Chantrey Bequest?

The Chantrey Bequest is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Chantrey Bequest operate?

The Chantrey Bequest operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Chantrey Bequest a registered charity?

Yes — The Chantrey Bequest is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212805.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
21 November 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
212805
Charity Number
212805

Trustees

Desmond Philip Shawe-Taylor
Dr Alison Smith
Also governs 1 other charity
DR JUDY COLLINS
Peter St John
Rebecca Salter PRA
Also governs 2 other charities
SIR ALAN GEORGE MOSES

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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