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The South Bank Foundation Limited

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About The South Bank Foundation Limited

The South Bank Foundation Limited is a arts culture organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 2005. Annual revenue: $58.3 million. 85% of spending goes directly to programs.

Founded
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 93%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.85
Program expenses£0.85 (£54.2 million)
85% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The South Bank Foundation Limited is a registered arts & culture nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £58M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

The South Bank Foundation Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

The South Bank Foundation Limited is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Based on official tax filings, The South Bank Foundation Limited has £58M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £669K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The South Bank Foundation Limited is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £58M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for The South Bank Foundation Limited. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

The South Bank Foundation Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 85% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. Visit the The South Bank Foundation Limited profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The South Bank Foundation Limited is a arts culture organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 2005. Annual revenue: $58.3 million. 85% of spending goes directly to programs. The South Bank Foundation Limited is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United Kingdom: The South Bank Foundation Limited's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of £58M is well above the peer average of £669K.

The South Bank Foundation Limited is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
85% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE SOUTH BANK FOUNDATION LIMITED is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

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Southbank Centre Limited
Trustee

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Southbank C••••• L••••••
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£58.3M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£53.9M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£53.3M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£43.2M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£36.2M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Celebrating Hon. Tom Ogijo Zakari - Kogi Reports
May 2018
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The South Bank Foundation Limited This page 72 £58.3 million 85%
Inspira (01) 89 £5.7 million 100%
Burnley Leisure and Culture 89 £7.9 million 90%
Walsall Housing Group Limited 89 £155.4 million 87%
The Manchester Young People'S Theatre Limited 89 £1.6 million 91%
Pavilion Dance South West Limited 89 £1.1 million 89%
The Connection at St Martin-In-The-Fields 89 £6.4 million 88%
The Bedford and District Citizens Advice Bureau 89 £656,480 100%
Middle Child Theatre Limited 89 £630,794 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Direct contact
No email or phone published

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The South Bank Foundation Limited

What is The South Bank Foundation Limited?
The South Bank Foundation Limited is a arts & culture nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The South Bank Foundation Limited is a arts culture organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 2005. Annual revenue: $58.3 million. 85% of spending goes directly to programs.
When was The South Bank Foundation Limited founded?
The South Bank Foundation Limited was founded in 2005.
Where is The South Bank Foundation Limited located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is The South Bank Foundation Limited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is The South Bank Foundation Limited trustworthy?
The South Bank Foundation Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
Are donations to The South Bank Foundation Limited tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.