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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£297,974
Latest Expenditure
£4,479,195

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 659.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 86.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 17.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £326,366
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £543,316
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,730,923
Raising Funds £915,302
Governance £257,996
Grants to Institutions £3,799,914
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£297,974
£4,479,1950 / 0
2023
£263,751
£5,469,8720 / 0
2022
£408,919
£5,224,8450 / 0
2021
£440,526
£5,058,0030 / 0
2020
£869,682
£6,646,225£5,730,923£70,965,110£70,965,11017 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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.

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

Address
Freelands Foundation
12 Errol Street
LONDON
EC1Y 8LX
Registration Date
13 July 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5062530
Charity Number
1162648

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Trustees

Elisabeth Murdoch Chair
Keith Thomas Tyson
MARK DEVEREUX
Sarah Sue Von Schmidt Auf Altenstadt
Also governs 1 other charity

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