The Henry Barber Trust
To fund four professorial chairs at the University of Birmingham;To fund the maintenance of the Barber Institute;To purchase works of art or beauty for display at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts;To fund musical recitals for performance at or in connection with the Barber Institute of Fine Arts;To purchase musical instruments, printed and manuscript music and musical and fine arts books.
Activities & Mission
To fund four professorial chairs at the University of Birmingham;To fund the maintenance of the Barber Institute;To purchase works of art or beauty for display at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts;To fund musical recitals for performance at or in connection with the Barber Institute of Fine Arts;To purchase musical instruments, printed and manuscript music and musical and fine arts books.
Grants
The Henry Barber Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £1,661,356
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 292). How is this calculated?
Higher than 39% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,564,235 | £2,003,996 | £1,816,009 | £62,541,565 | £5,690,711 | 1 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,547,797 | £1,793,933 | £1,656,577 | £60,211,835 | £5,031,274 | 1 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,448,339 | £2,661,994 | £2,532,264 | £56,607,238 | £4,157,534 | 2 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,159,991 | £2,340,441 | £2,094,226 | £57,335,569 | £57,335,569 | 2 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,952,926 | £2,020,755 | £1,444,188 | £54,038,053 | £3,176,371 | 2 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Henry Barber Trust
What does The Henry Barber Trust do?
To fund four professorial chairs at the University of Birmingham;To fund the maintenance of the Barber Institute;To purchase works of art or beauty for display at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts;To fund musical recitals for performance at or in connection with the Barber Institute of Fine Arts;To purchase musical instruments, printed and manuscript music and musical and fine arts books.
How much income did The Henry Barber Trust report in 2025?
The Henry Barber Trust reported total income of £2.56m and reported expenditure of £2.00m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Henry Barber Trust?
The Henry Barber Trust has a program ratio of 70.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 292 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Henry Barber Trust registered as a charity?
The Henry Barber Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 June 1987 as charity number 528917. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs The Henry Barber Trust?
The Henry Barber Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Hugh Bampfield Carslake. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Henry Barber Trust operate?
The Henry Barber Trust operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Henry Barber Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Henry Barber Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 528917.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated