The Corporation Of The Hall Of Arts And Sciences
Also known as: The Royal Albert Hall
To maintain the Royal Albert Hall, a Grade I listed building of historical and cultural significance and, through its use, to promote the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the Arts and Sciences.
Activities & Mission
To maintain the Royal Albert Hall, a Grade I listed building of historical and cultural significance and, through its use, to promote the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the Arts and Sciences.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 48% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M (sample: 54). How is this calculated?
Higher than 81% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 72% of UK Heritage charities with income over £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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £60,524,982 | £47,022,235 | £45,965,455 | £74,611,125 | £2,322,572 | 463 / 0 |
| 2023 | £54,363,000 | £42,692,000 | £41,724,000 | £62,428,000 | £59,722,000 | 419 / 0 |
| 2022 | £43,258,000 | £36,649,000 | £35,669,000 | £50,757,000 | £0 | 377 / 0 |
| 2021 | £24,385,000 | £27,238,000 | £26,766,000 | £43,787,000 | £41,998,000 | 371 / 0 |
| 2020 | £16,022,000 | £26,699,000 | £26,195,000 | £46,640,000 | £0 | 408 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Corporation Of The Hall Of Arts And Sciences
What does The Corporation Of The Hall Of Arts And Sciences do?
To maintain the Royal Albert Hall, a Grade I listed building of historical and cultural significance and, through its use, to promote the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the Arts and Sciences.
How much income did The Corporation Of The Hall Of Arts And Sciences report in 2024?
The Corporation Of The Hall Of Arts And Sciences reported total income of £60.52m and reported expenditure of £47.02m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Corporation Of The Hall Of Arts And Sciences?
The Corporation Of The Hall Of Arts And Sciences has a program ratio of 75.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M (sample of 54 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Corporation Of The Hall Of Arts And Sciences registered as a charity?
The Corporation Of The Hall Of Arts And Sciences was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 December 1967 as charity number 254543. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs The Corporation Of The Hall Of Arts And Sciences?
The Corporation Of The Hall Of Arts And Sciences is governed by a board of 23 trustees. The chair of trustees is JAMES MAX BSC HONS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Corporation Of The Hall Of Arts And Sciences operate?
The Corporation Of The Hall Of Arts And Sciences operates in City Of Westminster, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Corporation Of The Hall Of Arts And Sciences a registered charity?
Yes — The Corporation Of The Hall Of Arts And Sciences is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 254543.
Details
KENSINGTON GORE
LONDON
SW7 2AP
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Also Known As
- The Royal Albert Hall
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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