The Freud Museum London
Also known as: Sigmund Freud Archives Charity
The Freud Museum exists to promote the intellectual and cultural legacy of Sigmund Freud's life and work and to further their contemporary relevance through educational activities and exhibitions. The museum conserves Freud's last home at 20 Maresfield Gardens with its antiquities collection and archives, as a historical memorial to his life and work and as a source of inspiration and enjoyment.
Activities & Mission
The Freud Museum exists to promote the intellectual and cultural legacy of Sigmund Freud's life and work and to further their contemporary relevance through educational activities and exhibitions. The museum conserves Freud's last home at 20 Maresfield Gardens with its antiquities collection and archives, as a historical memorial to his life and work and as a source of inspiration and enjoyment.
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 67% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Heritage 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £796,775 | £855,767 | £736,253 | £4,164,972 | £202,438 | 20 / 10 |
| 2024 | £863,567 | £725,114 | £646,623 | £4,223,964 | £214,706 | 20 / 10 |
| 2023 | £732,455 | £774,546 | £663,800 | £4,085,511 | £233,241 | 20 / 10 |
| 2022 | £630,331 | £665,047 | £563,848 | £4,127,602 | £258,926 | 18 / 5 |
| 2021 | £650,693 | £541,571 | £491,516 | £4,162,319 | £282,378 | 18 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Freud Museum London
What does The Freud Museum London do?
The Freud Museum exists to promote the intellectual and cultural legacy of Sigmund Freud's life and work and to further their contemporary relevance through educational activities and exhibitions. The museum conserves Freud's last home at 20 Maresfield Gardens with its antiquities collection and archives, as a historical memorial to his life and work and as a source of inspiration and enjoyment.
How much income did The Freud Museum London report in 2025?
The Freud Museum London reported total income of £797k and reported expenditure of £856k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Freud Museum London?
The Freud Museum London has a program ratio of 92.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Freud Museum London registered as a charity?
The Freud Museum London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 January 2006 as charity number 1112854. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs The Freud Museum London?
The Freud Museum London is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Rachel Prevezer KC. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Freud Museum London operate?
The Freud Museum London operates in Camden, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Freud Museum London a registered charity?
Yes — The Freud Museum London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112854.
Details
20 MARESFIELD GARDENS
LONDON
NW3 5SX
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Also Known As
- Sigmund Freud Archives Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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