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The Mackintosh Foundation

to promote and develop theatrical, musical and dramatic arts; relieve suffering from and promote research into the causes & treatment of AIDS/Cancer; provide for medical research generally and relief of sickness; relief for the homeless and poverty stricken;promotion of the conservation, protection & enhancement in the UK of nature & the amenities of the countryside inc. areas of natural beauty.

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Activities & Mission

to promote and develop theatrical, musical and dramatic arts; relieve suffering from and promote research into the causes & treatment of AIDS/Cancer; provide for medical research generally and relief of sickness; relief for the homeless and poverty stricken;promotion of the conservation, protection & enhancement in the UK of nature & the amenities of the countryside inc. areas of natural beauty.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£424,160
Latest Expenditure
£994,370

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 204.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 99% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 11.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 25% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £133,931
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £429,965
Other Income £70,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,296,632
Raising Funds £0
Governance £142,586
Grants to Institutions £1,154,046
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£424,160
£994,3700 / 0
2024
£633,896
£1,296,632£1,296,632£12,848,230£12,848,2300 / 0
2023
£606,805
£1,007,485£1,007,485£13,904,919£13,904,9190 / 0
2022
£70,559
£179,3270 / 0
2021
£99,809
£1,168,0700 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Mackintosh Foundation

What does The Mackintosh Foundation do?

to promote and develop theatrical, musical and dramatic arts; relieve suffering from and promote research into the causes & treatment of AIDS/Cancer; provide for medical research generally and relief of sickness; relief for the homeless and poverty stricken;promotion of the conservation, protection & enhancement in the UK of nature & the amenities of the countryside inc. areas of natural beauty.

How much income did The Mackintosh Foundation report in 2025?

The Mackintosh Foundation reported total income of £424k and reported expenditure of £994k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Mackintosh Foundation?

The Mackintosh Foundation has a program ratio of 204.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Mackintosh Foundation registered as a charity?

The Mackintosh Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 March 1988 as charity number 327751. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs The Mackintosh Foundation?

The Mackintosh Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIR CAMERON ANTHONY MACKINTOSH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Mackintosh Foundation operate?

The Mackintosh Foundation operates across 5 areas, including Greece, Malta, Scotland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Mackintosh Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Mackintosh Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 327751.

Details

Address
THE MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION
1 BEDFORD SQUARE
LONDON
WC1B 3RB
Registration Date
31 March 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
327751
Charity Number
327751

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Trustees

SIR CAMERON ANTHONY MACKINTOSH Chair
A Paule Constable
Alan Arthur Finch CBE
Also governs 1 other charity
MR F RICHARD PAPPAS
MR THOMAS SCHONBERG
NICHOLAS DAVID ALLOTT OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
NICHOLAS IAN MACDONALD MACKINTOSH
ROBERT FREDERICK STRANG NOBLE

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