GALLERY CLIMATE COALITION
The goal of GCC is to facilitate a greener, more sustainable art world and to reduce the sectors carbon footprint by at least 50% by 2030. This is achieved by providing members with industry specific guidelines and practical tools including a carbon calculator to measure emissions.
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TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THE CONSERVATION PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT BY HELPING TO REDUCE THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF GALLERIES AND ARTS INSTITUTIONS AND PROMOTING NEAR-ZERO-WASTE PRACTICES, THROUGH PROVISION OF RELIABLE INFORMATION ON SHIPPING, PACKAGING, TRAVELLING, ENERGY CONSUMPTION, BUILDING MANAGEMENT, AND OFFSETTING, ALL AIMING TOWARDS A GREENER AND MORE SUSTAINABLE ART WORLD IN LINE WITH THE PARIS AGREEMENT TARGETS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased to £105,152 from £254,649 in the prior year, reflecting a challenging fundraising landscape. The trustees confirm that going concern is not considered an issue and remain optimistic about future funding opportunities. The charity's reserves policy aims to maintain six months of operational funds, valued at £125,691.
What the accounts disclose
“The current aim is to maintain reserves to cover 6 months of operational funds - £125,691”
“During the year remuneration of £12,000 (2024: £16,800) was paid to one trustee who is a consultant to the charity.” — page 14
“Other debtors consist of balances due from Dane Chantala Associates Limited. T K D Dane is a shareholder of Thomas Dane Limited. Thomas Dane Limited is a shareholder of Dane Chantala Associates Limited.” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Funders the charity credits
- Art Basel
- Christie's
- Gagosian
- Hauser & Wirth
- Lisson Gallery
- Thaddaeus Ropac
- Thomas Dane Gallery
- Victoria Miro
- White Cube
- Frederick Mulder Foundation
- Ricard Mora Contemporary Art Collection, Andorra
- Galerie Max Hetzler
- Ivor Braka
- Kate MacGarry
- Momart
Trustees
- Frances Morrischair
- Gregory Alan Hilty
- Isla Angus
- Katharine Sorcha MacGarry
- Lucia Pietroiusti
- Thomas Kevin Surrey Dane
- VICTORIA MAY SIDDALL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £181k | £444k |
| 31/03/2024 | £350k | £184k |
| 30/09/2023 | £218k | £246k |
| 30/09/2022 | £356k | £178k |
| 30/09/2021 | £121k | £68k |
Common questions
Is GALLERY CLIMATE COALITION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased to £105,152 from £254,649 in the prior year, reflecting a challenging fundraising landscape. The trustees confirm that going concern is not considered an issue and remain optimistic about future funding opportunities. The charity's reserves policy aims to maintain six months of operational funds, valued at £125,691. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GALLERY CLIMATE COALITION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GALLERY CLIMATE COALITION as a grant recipient include THE FREDERICK MULDER FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FREDERICK MULDER FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £20k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JERWOOD FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £335k |
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £110k |
| THE FREELANDS FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £107k |
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | 1 | £42k |
| ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| SIR JEREMIAH COLMAN GIFT TRUST | 1 | £26k |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | 1 | £25k |
Charities like this
- ZERO CARBON GUILDFORD
- TRANSITION BRO GWAUN LTD
- THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
- CLIMATE RESPONSE LIMITED
- THE SHOWROOM GALLERY LTD.
- HOPE FOR THE FUTURE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALLERY CLIMATE COALITION | £181k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ZERO CARBON GUILDFORD | £262k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRANSITION BRO GWAUN LTD | £185k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT | £742k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| CLIMATE RESPONSE LIMITED | £545k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SHOWROOM GALLERY LTD. | £409k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |