The Pericles Foundation
Analysis
The Pericles Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08016498). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The Pericles Foundation reported income of £12k and spending of £20k, spending 170% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £2,396 to £12k (+403%), an average of +50% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income rose by 468%. Over the whole period it spent 92% 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 Pericles Foundation sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Westbury Park Orchestra (£12k), Whitbourne Village Hall (£12k) and Loudwater Recreation Hall (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Pericles Foundation supports the development of original and adapted research, literary and artistic projects, to bring the best of this work to wider audiences. We build bridges between academic, publishing and artistic sectors to deepen public debate and enrich culture. We are committed to developing the next generation of scholars, writers and artists.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Westbury Park Orchestra | Bristol | £12k |
| Whitbourne Village Hall | Worcester | £12k |
| Loudwater Recreation Hall | High Wycombe | £12k |
| East Clevedon CE VC Primary School Parent Teacher Association | North Somerset | £12k |