The Hepworth Wakefield

Also known as: The Hepworth Wakefield Operating Trust

Operation of an art gallery and associated facilities

Activities & Mission

Operation of an art gallery and associated facilities

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

City Of Wakefield

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,236,583

Latest Expenditure

£4,628,887

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 29% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 73.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 11% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 28.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 9% 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

Donations & Legacies £411,675

Charitable Activities £2,476,245

Other Trading £1,323,792

Investments £24,871

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,381,051

Raising Funds £1,247,836

Governance £69,361

Grants to Institutions £0

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£4,236,583	£4,628,887	£3,381,051	£3,315,083	£1,383,171	73 / 35
2024	£4,188,996	£4,606,120	£3,546,888	£3,792,017	£1,732,095	79 / 30
2023	£3,626,975	£4,073,057	£3,170,809	£4,167,424	£1,287,889	57 / 72
2022	£6,253,126	£6,285,613	£5,341,859	£4,358,254	£2,206,121	91 / 59
2021	£3,695,819	£2,788,937	£2,388,435	£4,184,062	£3,460,066	94 / 96

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Frequently asked questions about The Hepworth Wakefield

What does The Hepworth Wakefield do?

Operation of an art gallery and associated facilities

How much income did The Hepworth Wakefield report in 2025?

The Hepworth Wakefield reported total income of £4.24m and reported expenditure of £4.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Hepworth Wakefield?

The Hepworth Wakefield has a program ratio of 79.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Hepworth Wakefield registered as a charity?

The Hepworth Wakefield was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 September 2010 as charity number 1138117. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The Hepworth Wakefield?

The Hepworth Wakefield is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Hepworth Wakefield operate?

The Hepworth Wakefield operates in City Of Wakefield, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Hepworth Wakefield a registered charity?

Yes — The Hepworth Wakefield is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138117.