The Dutch Centre
Analysis
The Dutch Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in April 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08503161). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Dutch Centre reported income of £73k and spending of £76k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £46k to £73k (+60%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 69%. Over the whole period it spent 98% 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 Dutch Centre sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Allendale Village Hall and Recreation Ground (£73k), Henley-On-Thames Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (£73k) and The Beatrice Drewe Trust (£73k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To educate the public in and promote Dutch arts, music, language and the Dutch cultural heritage, in particular (but without limitation) by the provision of a Dutch cultural centre in London and to advance and promote the preservation and conservation of the Dutch church at Austin Friars for the benefit of the public.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Allendale Village Hall and Recreation Ground | Northumberland | £73k |
| Henley-On-Thames Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society | Henley-On-Thames | £73k |
| The Beatrice Drewe Trust | Wadhurst | £73k |
| LA Danse Fantastique | Essex | £73k |