The Python Gallery
Analysis
The Python Gallery is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Middlesbrough. It was registered in January 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Python Gallery reported income of £24k and spending of £9,717, leaving 60% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £9,869 to £24k (+145%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 412%. Over the whole period it spent 45% 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 Python Gallery sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rainford Band (£24k), Maryport Boys & Girls Club (£24k) and The Gemma Classical Music Trust (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Operates Art Galleries - provides premises, services and support to run Art Galleries and educational programmes in commercial buildings thus interacting with local businesses and the wider community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rainford Band | Wigan | £24k |
| Maryport Boys & Girls Club | Maryport | £24k |
| The Gemma Classical Music Trust | Ipswich | £24k |
| Colne Dramatic Society | Colne | £24k |