THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY LTD
Registered charity 262548 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
The Photographers Gallery Limited is a registered charity whose objects are to further advance photography as an art form, promote public knowledge, appreciation and understanding of the medium and organise public exhibitions and educational projects to these ends. The Photographers Gallery is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operational deficit of £303,572 and a net deficit of £169,595 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by rising costs and reduced commercial income. Despite the deficit, the trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £1,523,431 remain within the stated policy target of 3 to 6 months of operating costs, and the organization maintains a strong cash position of £995,183. The trustees consider the going concern basis appropriate, citing diversified income streams and significant freehold property assets valued at £9.7 million.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Commercial Enterprises (44% of income)
“Turnover from Enterprises 44% £1,892,998” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Fundraising cost ratio: 10.7% of fundraised income, as disclosed
“Fundraising Costs 1% £44,083” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: The Photographers’ Gallery (Enterprises) Limited
“It also has one subsidiary, The Photographers’ Gallery (Enterprises) Limited, which operates as a company limited by shares.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by HW Fisher Audit. Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£44k
Reported reserves equal ~2.6 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Other trading activities (44% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 1.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
- ANDREW SIMPKIN
- Amanda Gray
- Dr Rima Nasser-Ferris
- KAY WATSON
- Laura El-Tantawy
- Monica Allende
- Polly Barnes
- Rapheal Biosse Duplan
- Taja Imani Lewis BOODIE
- Talitha Amy Thomas -Kelly
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout London
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operational deficit of £303,572 and a net deficit of £169,595 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by rising costs and reduced commercial income. Despite the deficit, the trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £1,523,431 remain within the stated policy target of 3 to 6 months of operating costs, and the organization maintains a strong cash position of £995,183. The trustees consider the going concern basis appropriate, citing diversified income streams and significant freehold property assets valued at £9.7 million. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HW Fisher Audit.
Who funds THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY LTD as a grant recipient include AL Philanthropies, KUSUMA TRUST UK, THE EIGHTY EIGHT FOUNDATION, THE PAUL MELLON CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN BRITISH ART, THE FENTON ARTS TRUST.
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