Governance and Management
The Courtauld Institute of Art (‘The Courtauld’) is a company limited by guarantee (registered number 04464432) and an exempt charity. It was incorporated on 19 June 2002.
Governing Board
The Courtauld is an independent college of the University of London and is overseen by the Governing Board, chaired by The Lord Browne of Madingley since 2017.
The exclusively charitable objects for which The Courtauld is established are to advance education, including research and appreciation of art, for the public benefit and in particular:
- to advance the study of the history of art and the study and practice of the conservation of works of art;
- to study, conduct research in, promote and develop any art or science including the publication of results, papers, reports or other material in
connection with or arising out of such research; and - to advance education in the arts through public access to collections, exhibitions and displays including by the establishment and maintenance of The Courtauld Gallery.
Senior Management Team
The Courtauld is led and administered by the Märit Rausing Director, and executive team (Senior Management Team):
Professor Deborah Swallow, Märit Rausing Director
Professor Alixe Bovey, Dean & Deputy Director
Dr Ernst Vegelin, Head of The Courtauld Gallery
Dr Tzo Zen Ang, Managing Director
Robert Thorpe, Director of Operations
Francesca Hewitt, Director of Development
Lorna Gozzard, Head of Marketing and Communications
Sarah Hall, Head of Finance
Dr Stephanie Hall, Courtauld Connects Project Director
Samuel Courtauld Trust
The collections displayed in The Courtauld Gallery are held in separate trust by the Samuel Courtauld Trust (company number 02413547), chaired by Andrew Hochhauser QC since 2019. The Samuel Courtauld Trust and the Governing Board of The Courtauld Institute of Art work closely together to deliver the charitable objects of both entities.
The governance of The Courtauld Institute of Art is set out in its Memorandum and Articles of Association:
Annual Reports and Financial Statements
The Governing Board is responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on The Courtauld’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements differs from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2018-2019
Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2017-2018
Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2016-2017
Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2015-2016
Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2014-2015
Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2013-2014
Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2012-2013
Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2011-2012
Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2010-2011
Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2009-2010
Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2008-2009
Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2007-2008
Registered office and correspondence address
The Courtauld
Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 0RN