Towner
Towner is an award winning art gallery, showcasing artists of national and international significance and presenting works from their acclaimed collection. They place learning and a commitment to access at the very heart of everything they do, delivering a year long programme of exhibitions, learning and participation activities for all ages and all backgrounds.
Activities & Mission
Towner is an award winning art gallery, showcasing artists of national and international significance and presenting works from their acclaimed collection. They place learning and a commitment to access at the very heart of everything they do, delivering a year long programme of exhibitions, learning and participation activities for all ages and all backgrounds.
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 20% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 43% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% 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 | £3,554,485 | £2,641,316 | £2,459,019 | £6,220,662 | £1,115,703 | 54 / 50 |
| 2024 | £3,665,931 | £3,322,554 | £3,139,317 | £5,307,493 | £868,409 | 52 / 50 |
| 2023 | £3,548,751 | £2,379,122 | £1,497,625 | £4,964,117 | £781,481 | 53 / 50 |
| 2022 | £2,593,441 | £1,831,276 | £1,134,247 | £3,794,488 | £825,418 | 49 / 43 |
| 2021 | £1,864,298 | £1,335,732 | £805,271 | £3,032,322 | £711,223 | 46 / 45 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Towner
What does Towner do?
Towner is an award winning art gallery, showcasing artists of national and international significance and presenting works from their acclaimed collection. They place learning and a commitment to access at the very heart of everything they do, delivering a year long programme of exhibitions, learning and participation activities for all ages and all backgrounds.
How much income did Towner report in 2025?
Towner reported total income of £3.55m and reported expenditure of £2.64m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Towner?
Towner has a program ratio of 69.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Towner registered as a charity?
Towner was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 April 2014 as charity number 1156762. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Towner?
Towner is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Towner operate?
Towner operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Towner a registered charity?
Yes — Towner is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156762.
Details
Devonshire Park
College Road
EASTBOURNE
BN21 4JJ
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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