BERNIE GRANT CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
The education of the public in the arts in particular by the provision of an arts centre, facilities for training in the arts and the development of creative talent.
Latest income
£1.1m
Latest spending
£1.4m
Registered
2004
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a significant operating deficit of £298k and unrestricted reserves of -£264k, with total funds decreasing to £10.45m. The trustees have implemented a strategic reset involving a pause on most programming and new hires to stabilize the organization, citing material financial pressures and challenges in generating a sustainable commercial model.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £60,001 - £70,000 — below the median for charities its size (£70k)
“The number of staff whose emoluments were in excess of £60,000 during the year were as follows: £60,001 - £70,000 1” — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“The number of staff whose emoluments were in excess of £60,000 during the year were as follows: £60,001 - £70,000 1” — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months of total expenditure less depreciation (held: £-264k)
“The Trustees believe that the Centre should endeavour to maintain a reserve level equivalent to 3 months of total expenditure less depreciation which is separately provided against. This amounts to approximately £289k based on the current period’s expenditure.” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Haringey Council is a member of Bernie Grant Centre Partnership (BGCP). During the year the Council made grants to the charity of £nil (2024:£98,348). Amounts owed by the charity to the council are disclosed in note 11 and explained in note 13.
“Haringey Council is a member of Bernie Grant Centre Partnership (BGCP). During the year the Council made grants to the charity of Enil (2024:£98,348) Amounts owed by the charity to the council are disclosed in note 11 and explained in note 13.” — page 23
“Former CEO/Artistic Director Azieb Pool is also a director of The London International Festival of Theatre Limited who rented office space from the charity in one of the centre’s Enterprise Units up to and including March 2025. The rent was £425 plus VAT pem.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Former CEO/Artistic Director Azieb Pool is also a director of The London International Festival of Theatre Limited who rented office space from the charity. The rent was £425 plus VAT per month.
“Haringey Council is a member of Bernie Grant Centre Partnership (BGCP). During the year the Council made grants to the charity of Enil (2024:£98,348) Amounts owed by the charity to the council are disclosed in note 11 and explained in note 13.” — page 23
“Former CEO/Artistic Director Azieb Pool is also a director of The London International Festival of Theatre Limited who rented office space from the charity in one of the centre’s Enterprise Units up to and including March 2025. The rent was £425 plus VAT pem.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 4 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Geoffrey Williams — Chair
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£1.1m
Total spending
£1.4m
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
10
Trustees
- Geoffrey Oswald Williamschair
- Bolanle Evelyn Oluwole
- Charis Thomas
- Miranda Agnes Jayne Grell
- Philippine Ai-Linh Marie NGUYEN NGOC
- Robert Andrew Hylton Muncaster
- Sam Mackay
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.1m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.1m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £849k | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £985k | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.2m | £899k |
Common questions
Is BERNIE GRANT CENTRE PARTNERSHIP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a significant operating deficit of £298k and unrestricted reserves of -£264k, with total funds decreasing to £10.45m. The trustees have implemented a strategic reset involving a pause on most programming and new hires to stabilize the organization, citing material financial pressures and challenges in generating a sustainable commercial model. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Dunkley’s Chartered Accountants.
What does the highest-paid employee of BERNIE GRANT CENTRE PARTNERSHIP earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/04/2026 | £20k | Open Doors: A year of Community Culture at The Bernie Grant Arts Centre |
| City Bridge Foundation | 28/04/2011 | £24k | Grant to Bernie Grant Centre Partnership |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/02/2011 | £23k | "The Great Book of Tottenham" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £77k |
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | 1 | £25k |
| THE YOUNG BARNET FOUNDATION | 1 | £22k |
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE SAINTBURY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- GRAND UNION ARTS CIO
- NEWCASTLE ARTS CENTRE TRUST LTD
- SOUTH LONDON THEATRE CENTRE LIMITED
- The Montgomery Theatre and Arts Centre Limited
- THE KENDAL BREWERY ARTS CENTRE TRUST LIMITED
- THE ARTS DEPOT TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERNIE GRANT CENTRE PARTNERSHIP | £1.1m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GRAND UNION ARTS CIO | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWCASTLE ARTS CENTRE TRUST LTD | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH LONDON THEATRE CENTRE LIMITED | £183k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| The Montgomery Theatre and Arts Centre Limited | £1.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KENDAL BREWERY ARTS CENTRE TRUST LIMITED | £2.7m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |