The Centre for British Photography
The Charity's objectives are to promote and advance education in and appreciation of the Arts, in particular theart of photography, in particular but not exclusively by:The establishment and maintenance of an archive, collection and library of historical and contemporaryphotography, and;Providing support to contemporary photography artists through the awarding of grants and commissions
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £53,957, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £77,050. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. However, the absence of a permanent physical venue remains the charity’s principal risk.
What the accounts disclose
“At the reporting date companies controlled by James Hyman, Trustee, were owed £305,495 (2024: £286,225) by the charity. These loans had no interest applied and while repayable on demand, the lenders have confirmed that they will not be seeking repayment until such time that funds are available.” — page 26
“During the year companies controlled by James Hyman, Trustee charged £44,947 (2024: £nil) to the charity for costs incurred on its behalf.” — page 26
“At the reporting date companies controlled by James Hyman, Trustee, were owed £305,495 (2024: £286,225) by the charity. These loans had no interest applied and while repayable on demand, the lenders have confirmed that they will not be seeking repayment until such time that funds are available.” — page 26
“During the year companies controlled by James Hyman, Trustee charged £44,947 (2024: £nil) to the charity for costs incurred on its behalf.” — page 26
“At the reporting date companies controlled by James Hyman, Trustee, were owed £305,495 (2024: £286,225) by the charity. These loans had no interest applied and while repayable on demand, the lenders have confirmed that they will not be seeking repayment until such time that funds are available.” — page 26
“During the year companies controlled by James Hyman, Trustee charged £44,947 (2024: £nil) to the charity for costs incurred on its behalf.” — page 26
“At the reporting date companies controlled by James Hyman, Trustee, were owed £305,495 (2024: £286,225) by the charity. These loans had no interest applied and while repayable on demand, the lenders have confirmed that they will not be seeking repayment until such time that funds are available.” — page 26
“During the year companies controlled by James Hyman, Trustee charged £44,947 (2024: £nil) to the charity for costs incurred on its behalf.” — page 26
“At the reporting date companies controlled by James Hyman, Trustee, were owed £305,495 (2024: £286,225) by the charity. These loans had no interest applied and while repayable on demand, the lenders have confirmed that they will not be seeking repayment until such time that funds are available.” — page 26
“During the year companies controlled by James Hyman, Trustee charged £44,947 (2024: £nil) to the charity for costs incurred on its behalf.” — page 26
Trustees
- Dr Claire Hyman BDS FDSchair
- Christiane Pratsch
- Dr James Hyman M.A, PhD
- Dr Madeline Webster Yale Preston
- GARY BLAKER QC
- GREGG EVERETT WILSON
- Renee-Melanie Mussai
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £217k | £163k |
| 31/03/2024 | £156k | £434k |
| 31/03/2023 | £459k | £298k |
| 31/03/2022 | £3k | £1k |
| 31/03/2021 | £11k | £10k |
Common questions
Is The Centre for British Photography financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £53,957, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £77,050. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. However, the absence of a permanent physical venue remains the charity’s principal risk. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FREELANDS FOUNDATION LIMITED | 2 | £119k |
| JAMMA INTERNATIONAL | 1 | £958k |
| AKO FOUNDATION | 1 | £945k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £105k |
| AL Philanthropies | 1 | £48k |
| THE EIGHTY EIGHT FOUNDATION | 1 | £36k |
| THE PAUL MELLON CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN BRITISH ART | 1 | £23k |
| JAPAN HOUSE LONDON TRUST | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY LTD
- CAMDEN ARTS CENTRE
- THE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN
- THE PHOTOGRAPHY FOUNDATION
- THE BRITISH SOCIETY OF AESTHETICS
- NEW CURATORS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Centre for British Photography | £217k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY LTD | £4.3m | — | — | unclear | 10.7% | no doubt |
| CAMDEN ARTS CENTRE | £3.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN | £1.7m | £100,000 - £119,999 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PHOTOGRAPHY FOUNDATION | £467k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH SOCIETY OF AESTHETICS | £194k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |