The Photography Foundation
Analysis
The Photography Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides other finance, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending May 2025, The Photography Foundation reported income of £467k and spending of £437k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £318k to £467k (+47%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2022, when income rose by 91%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Photography Foundation sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys (£467k), Proclaimers (£467k) and Citycoast Trust (£467k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Creating pathways to professional photography careers for less advantaged young adults in London through education and work experience. We use photography as a skill for life, an (educational or developmental) tool and a positive way to build confidence and connections . We promote the art of photography, bringing photography to a new, wider and more diverse audience.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys | London | £467k |
| Proclaimers | Norwich | £467k |
| Citycoast Trust | Brighton | £467k |
| Island Advice Centre | London | £467k |