The Centre for British Photography
Latest income
£217k
Latest spending
£163k
Registered
2020
Accounts read
FY2025
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
Related-party transaction: Loans from trustee-controlled companies
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Costs charged by trustee-controlled companies
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Goods received from trustee
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Costs charged by trustee
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Remuneration to trustee relatives
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
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?
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.