The Freelands Foundation Limited
The aim of the Foundation is to broaden audiences for the visual arts and to enable everyone irrespective of circumstance to engage actively with the creation and enjoyment of art. The Foundation achieves this aim by supporting and empowering artists and cultural institutions though grant making, partnership and collaboration, and hosting and sponsoring events and exhibitions.
Activities & Mission
The aim of the Foundation is to broaden audiences for the visual arts and to enable everyone irrespective of circumstance to engage actively with the creation and enjoyment of art. The Foundation achieves this aim by supporting and empowering artists and cultural institutions though grant making, partnership and collaboration, and hosting and sponsoring events and exhibitions.
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 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 20% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £297,974 | £4,479,195 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £263,751 | £5,469,872 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £408,919 | £5,224,845 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £440,526 | £5,058,003 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £869,682 | £6,646,225 | £5,730,923 | £70,965,110 | £70,965,110 | 17 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Freelands Foundation Limited
What does The Freelands Foundation Limited do?
The aim of the Foundation is to broaden audiences for the visual arts and to enable everyone irrespective of circumstance to engage actively with the creation and enjoyment of art. The Foundation achieves this aim by supporting and empowering artists and cultural institutions though grant making, partnership and collaboration, and hosting and sponsoring events and exhibitions.
How much income did The Freelands Foundation Limited report in 2024?
The Freelands Foundation Limited reported total income of £298k and reported expenditure of £4.48m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Freelands Foundation Limited?
The Freelands Foundation Limited has a program ratio of 659.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Freelands Foundation Limited registered as a charity?
The Freelands Foundation Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 July 2015 as charity number 1162648. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs The Freelands Foundation Limited?
The Freelands Foundation Limited is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Elisabeth Murdoch. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Freelands Foundation Limited operate?
The Freelands Foundation Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Freelands Foundation Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Freelands Foundation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162648.
Details
12 Errol Street
LONDON
EC1Y 8LX
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