The Friends Of The French Institute
The Friends of French Institute aims to support the educational and cultural activities of the French Institute, such as showing French and European films, plays, lectures and concerts of classical music, and promoting contemporary music. The French Institute exists to promote French language and culture, but also to encourage cross-cultural exchanges.
Activities & Mission
The Friends of French Institute aims to support the educational and cultural activities of the French Institute, such as showing French and European films, plays, lectures and concerts of classical music, and promoting contemporary music. The French Institute exists to promote French language and culture, but also to encourage cross-cultural exchanges.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 22% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 15% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £447,605 | £297,900 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £276,556 | £364,484 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £694,352 | £499,283 | £402,736 | £1,228,775 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,372,015 | £816,966 | £760,822 | £1,033,706 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £490,750 | £498,779 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of The French Institute
What does The Friends Of The French Institute do?
The Friends of French Institute aims to support the educational and cultural activities of the French Institute, such as showing French and European films, plays, lectures and concerts of classical music, and promoting contemporary music. The French Institute exists to promote French language and culture, but also to encourage cross-cultural exchanges.
How much income did The Friends Of The French Institute report in 2025?
The Friends Of The French Institute reported total income of £448k and reported expenditure of £298k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Friends Of The French Institute?
The Friends Of The French Institute has a program ratio of 58.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Friends Of The French Institute registered as a charity?
The Friends Of The French Institute was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 April 1998 as charity number 1069116. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs The Friends Of The French Institute?
The Friends Of The French Institute is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is VINCENT GOMBAULT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Friends Of The French Institute operate?
The Friends Of The French Institute operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Friends Of The French Institute a registered charity?
Yes — The Friends Of The French Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1069116.
Details
17 Queensberry Place
LONDON
SW7 2DT
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