The Architecture Foundation
Analysis
The Architecture Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 1991, 35 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02661352). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Architecture Foundation reported income of £308k and spending of £292k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £243k to £308k (+26%), an average of +6.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 16%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Architecture Foundation sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama Limited (£308k), Fio (£309k) and The Globe Players Ltd (£307k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Architecture Foundation is a non-profit agency for contemporary architecture, urbanism and culture. Through our diverse programmes we facilitate international and interdisciplinary exchange and engagement amongst professionals, policy makers and a broad public, and shape the quality of the built environment. We are independent, agile and inclusive. We believe that architecture enriches lives.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama Limited | Nottingham | £308k |
| Fio | Cardiff | £309k |
| The Globe Players Ltd | Middlesex | £307k |
| The Sarikhani Foundation | London | £309k |