The Paul Mellon Centre For Studies In British Art
Also known as: The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art (london) Limited, Mellon Centre, The Pmc
The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art was established for charitable purposes to advance the education in, & appreciation & understanding of British art history & architecture, in the UK & elsewhere by engaging in & promoting research, publishing books & journals, holding academic events & education programmes, providing library & archive resources, & awarding grants & fellowships.
Activities & Mission
The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art was established for charitable purposes to advance the education in, & appreciation & understanding of British art history & architecture, in the UK & elsewhere by engaging in & promoting research, publishing books & journals, holding academic events & education programmes, providing library & archive resources, & awarding grants & fellowships.
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.
Show all 21 areas of operation Hide areas of operation
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 34% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 71% 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 | £8,268,032 | £6,908,037 | £6,908,037 | £13,302,944 | £13,246,231 | 40 / 0 |
| 2024 | £7,414,622 | £6,371,096 | £6,371,096 | £11,942,949 | £10,812,057 | 38 / 0 |
| 2023 | £7,249,479 | £6,436,485 | £6,436,485 | £11,077,010 | £11,077,010 | 35 / 0 |
| 2022 | £5,811,596 | £5,485,655 | £5,485,655 | £10,264,016 | £10,264,016 | 29 / 0 |
| 2021 | £5,648,690 | £4,815,217 | £4,815,217 | £8,733,569 | £8,587,004 | 30 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Paul Mellon Centre For Studies In British Art
What does The Paul Mellon Centre For Studies In British Art do?
The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art was established for charitable purposes to advance the education in, & appreciation & understanding of British art history & architecture, in the UK & elsewhere by engaging in & promoting research, publishing books & journals, holding academic events & education programmes, providing library & archive resources, & awarding grants & fellowships.
How much income did The Paul Mellon Centre For Studies In British Art report in 2025?
The Paul Mellon Centre For Studies In British Art reported total income of £8.27m and reported expenditure of £6.91m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Paul Mellon Centre For Studies In British Art?
The Paul Mellon Centre For Studies In British Art has a program ratio of 83.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Paul Mellon Centre For Studies In British Art registered as a charity?
The Paul Mellon Centre For Studies In British Art was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 November 1970 as charity number 313838. It has been registered for 56 years.
Who runs The Paul Mellon Centre For Studies In British Art?
The Paul Mellon Centre For Studies In British Art is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Paul Mellon Centre For Studies In British Art operate?
The Paul Mellon Centre For Studies In British Art operates across 21 areas, including Australia, Austria, Belgium and 18 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Paul Mellon Centre For Studies In British Art a registered charity?
Yes — The Paul Mellon Centre For Studies In British Art is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313838.
Details
16 BEDFORD SQUARE
LONDON
WC1B 3JA
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Arts charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art (london) Limited
- Mellon Centre
- The Pmc
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated