The Federation of British Artists
Analysis
The Federation of British Artists is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in July 1961, 65 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 00683275). It says it acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Federation of British Artists reported income of £1.9m and spending of £1.8m, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £1.4m to £1.9m (+35%), an average of +7.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 103% 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 Federation of British Artists sits at the 97th percentile: it is larger than about 97% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 96th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kirklees Theatre Trust (£1.8m), Global Education Oregon in London (£1.9m) and National Justice Museum (£1.8m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 96% and investments 1.0%. Charitable activities took 97% of spending and raising funds 0.3%. Reserves of £211k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 41 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.8%
- Charitable activities 96%
- Trading 0.3%
- Investments 1.0%
- Other 2.2%
In the charity's own words
The Federation provides exhibition facilities and organises open art exhibitions for public viewing in the Mall Galleries.The open exhibitions provide opportunities for developing artists to exhibit alongside more established artists. Our education programme incorporates collaboration with people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kirklees Theatre Trust | Huddersfield | £1.8m |
| Global Education Oregon in London | London | £1.9m |
| National Justice Museum | Nottingham | £1.8m |
| Manchester Camerata Limited | Manchester | £1.9m |