Autotelic Foundation
Analysis
Autotelic Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 2021, 5 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 incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Autotelic Foundation reported income of £502k and spending of £374k, leaving 26% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £203k to £502k (+147%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 193%. Over the whole period it spent 79% 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, Autotelic Foundation sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Gloucester Culture Trust (£502k), The Wardrobe Theatre (£503k) and Old Kiln Museum CIO (£500k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 100%. Charitable activities took 97% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Grants to other organisations totalled £50k. Reserves of £294k would cover about 9 months of spending at that rate. It employed 2 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Charitable activities 100%
- Investments 0.5%
In the charity's own words
To promote art to the general public for debate on social issues and socially engaged art practice.To promote diversity by supporting both established and under-represented artists with a range of perspectives.To develop artistic practice around the world by encouraging ambitious artworks and use of new formats.To support artists by connecting them with a global network of creatives.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Culture Trust | Gloucester | £502k |
| The Wardrobe Theatre | Bristol | £503k |
| Old Kiln Museum CIO | Farnham | £500k |
| The Bethlem Art and History Collections Trust | Beckenham | £504k |