# THE BGI

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1183530
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** May 22, 2019
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1183530


## Contact

- **Address:** National Videogame Museum, Castle House, Angel Street, Sheffield
- **Postcode:** S3 8LN
- **Phone:** 0114 321 0299
- **Email:** info@thebgi.uk
- **Website:** www.thebgi.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** To advance the education of the public in general in the art, science, history and technology of digital games by:- the development and maintenance of a museum and associated collection;- the provision and assistance in the provision of facilities for education; and- the promotion of research in all aspects of that subject and to publish the useful results.

**Activities:** The BGI educates the public about the cultural impact of digital games by running a museum, organising festivals and conducting and publishing research. We deliver vocational training in games development, advocate career paths for all candidates, promote diversity and inclusivity in studios and play, and educate about sustainable games development and the value, meaning and development of games




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | £649630 | £544805 | £78048 | 19 |
| April 30, 2024 | £573225 | £528262 | £-26777 | 20 |
| April 30, 2023 | £534532 | £675165 | £-71740 | 29 |
| April 30, 2022 | £667748 | £595309 | £68893 | 28 |
| April 30, 2021 | £859826 | £733243 | £-3546 | 21 |



## Trustees

- **CLAIRE ELAINE ALICE BOISSIERE** (Chair) — appointed Feb. 28, 2019
- Anna Poulter-Jones — appointed Sept. 13, 2022
- Brian Christopher Baglow — appointed Nov. 11, 2025
- David Barrie — appointed March 25, 2025
- Emily Jane Britt — appointed Nov. 11, 2025
- Emma Jean Cooper — appointed March 25, 2025
- IAN LIVINGSTONE — appointed Feb. 28, 2019
- Jessica Rebecca Houghton — appointed Nov. 11, 2025
- John Oliver Patrick Booth — appointed Nov. 11, 2025
- Joseph Matthew Chetcuti — appointed March 25, 2025
- Natalie Denise Kane — appointed March 25, 2025
- Nicholas James Harries Poole — appointed March 25, 2025
- Ruth Kanyepi — appointed Sept. 13, 2022