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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

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
£3,617
Latest Expenditure
£3,478

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 96.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 96.2%
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 2021.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2021
£14,541
£37,3330 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2021?

The Chantrey Bequest reported total income of £15k and reported expenditure of £37k for the financial year ending 2021, 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

Address
ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS
BURLINGTON HOUSE
PICCADILLY
LONDON
W1J 0BD
Registration Date
21 November 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
212805
Charity Number
212805

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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

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14 May 2026
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