The Henry Moore Foundation

Also known as: Hmf

To advance the education of the public by the promotion of their appreciationof the fine arts and in particular the works of Henry Moore

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Activities & Mission

To advance the education of the public by the promotion of their appreciationof the fine arts and in particular the works of Henry Moore

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£7,958,098

Latest Expenditure

£6,136,979

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 21% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 33% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 11.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 24% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £35,000

Charitable Activities £531,555

Other Trading £4,253,672

Investments £2,979,496

Other Income £158,375

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,670,844

Raising Funds £466,135

Governance £261,267

Grants to Institutions £569,000

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 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	£7,958,098	£6,136,979	£5,670,844	£129,052,551	£5,259,661	100 / 40
2024	£8,911,737	£6,740,029	£6,244,769	£127,374,289	£127,307,680	97 / 40
2023	£3,584,016	£5,917,242	£5,573,348	£119,754,741	£119,677,531	107 / 34
2022	£3,173,095	£5,274,046	£4,834,279	£125,967,244	£125,896,471	104 / 45
2021	£3,216,033	£5,044,049	£4,842,348	£122,240,687	£122,124,606	103 / 42

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Frequently asked questions about The Henry Moore Foundation

What does The Henry Moore Foundation do?

To advance the education of the public by the promotion of their appreciationof the fine arts and in particular the works of Henry Moore

How much income did The Henry Moore Foundation report in 2025?

The Henry Moore Foundation reported total income of £7.96m and reported expenditure of £6.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Henry Moore Foundation?

The Henry Moore Foundation has a program ratio of 71.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Henry Moore Foundation registered as a charity?

The Henry Moore Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 June 1976 as charity number 271370. It has been registered for 50 years.

Who runs The Henry Moore Foundation?

The Henry Moore Foundation is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Henry Moore Foundation operate?

The Henry Moore Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Henry Moore Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Henry Moore Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 271370.