The Serpentine Trust
Also known as: Serpentine Gallery
The Serpentine Trust's vision is to open up art, for everyone, for free. It is responsible for running the Serpentine South and North galleries, and its mission is to exhibit, commission and promote the understanding of art, architecture and design through varied Exhibition, Education and Public Programmes.
Activities & Mission
The Serpentine Trust's vision is to open up art, for everyone, for free. It is responsible for running the Serpentine South and North galleries, and its mission is to exhibit, commission and promote the understanding of art, architecture and design through varied Exhibition, Education and Public Programmes.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 38% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% of UK Arts charities with income over £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 | £14,756,643 | £15,553,882 | £12,125,435 | £10,447,934 | £2,592,270 | 101 / 0 |
| 2024 | £13,583,973 | £14,565,144 | £11,527,497 | £11,245,172 | £2,494,438 | 100 / 0 |
| 2023 | £11,950,536 | £13,548,698 | £10,548,020 | £12,226,342 | £1,558,809 | 83 / 0 |
| 2022 | £10,427,644 | £11,451,579 | £8,458,931 | £13,824,504 | £1,741,709 | 75 / 0 |
| 2021 | £5,950,489 | £6,760,679 | £4,833,640 | £13,848,439 | £2,154,064 | 65 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Serpentine Trust
What does The Serpentine Trust do?
The Serpentine Trust's vision is to open up art, for everyone, for free. It is responsible for running the Serpentine South and North galleries, and its mission is to exhibit, commission and promote the understanding of art, architecture and design through varied Exhibition, Education and Public Programmes.
How much income did The Serpentine Trust report in 2025?
The Serpentine Trust reported total income of £14.76m and reported expenditure of £15.55m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Serpentine Trust?
The Serpentine Trust has a program ratio of 82.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Serpentine Trust registered as a charity?
The Serpentine Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 March 1988 as charity number 298809. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs The Serpentine Trust?
The Serpentine Trust is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is THE HON MICHAEL R BLOOMBERG. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Serpentine Trust operate?
The Serpentine Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Serpentine Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Serpentine Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298809.
Details
Kensington Gardens
LONDON
W2 3XA
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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- How metrics are calculated