The Camera Club
Analysis
The Camera Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Camera Club reported income of £63k and spending of £55k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £38k to £63k (+65%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2023, when income rose by 37%. Over the whole period it spent 102% 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 Camera Club sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Antarctic Science Limited (£63k), Shaldon Theatre Company (£63k) and East Coker Village Hall (£63k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Camera Club provides inexpensive photographic facilities in London, including studios, darkrooms, a digital suite and a gallery, plus workshops and exhibitions, so that a lively community interested in photography can learn from each other and improve their photographic skills and knowledge.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Antarctic Science Limited | Cambridge | £63k |
| Shaldon Theatre Company | Devon | £63k |
| East Coker Village Hall | Yeovil | £63k |
| 1st Clive's Own Scout Group, Welshpool | Powys | £63k |