The National Gallery Trust
The objects of the Trust are the advancement of education and the charitable objects of the National Gallery. The Trust achieves this by making grants to organisations.
Activities & Mission
The objects of the Trust are the advancement of education and the charitable objects of the National Gallery. The Trust achieves this by making grants to organisations.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% 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 | £8,423,328 | £11,478,175 | £10,310,707 | £112,168,787 | £57,057,671 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £7,927,658 | £19,760,618 | £18,916,479 | £111,695,437 | £55,245,476 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £6,261,058 | £4,042,337 | £3,290,167 | £112,584,002 | £49,102,943 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £7,126,391 | £7,461,326 | £6,087,713 | £115,235,351 | £49,864,827 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £9,171,031 | £5,592,900 | £862,882 | £109,607,497 | £47,000,000 | 63 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The National Gallery Trust
What does The National Gallery Trust do?
The objects of the Trust are the advancement of education and the charitable objects of the National Gallery. The Trust achieves this by making grants to organisations.
How much income did The National Gallery Trust report in 2025?
The National Gallery Trust reported total income of £8.42m and reported expenditure of £11.48m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The National Gallery Trust?
The National Gallery Trust has a program ratio of 122.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The National Gallery Trust registered as a charity?
The National Gallery Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 June 1988 as charity number 299509. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs The National Gallery Trust?
The National Gallery Trust 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 National Gallery Trust operate?
The National Gallery Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The National Gallery Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The National Gallery Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299509.
Details
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LONDON
WC2N 5DN
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