Artists' General Benevolent Institution, established 1814; incorporated 1842. Extending relief to artists, whether members or not, as well as to the widows and children. The entire number of donations granted has been 1,789, amounting to £21,090. During the past year 70 applicants have been assisted to the extent of £1,075.
Average income is about £1,000, chiefly dependent on donations and subscriptions obtained at the dinner. During the past year the income amounted to £1,280—at the last annual distribution about £460 was available for the purpose. The actual expenses attending the carrying out the objects are very moderate, averaging about £70 per annum beyond the expenses of the anniversary dinner.
Treasurer, C. R. Cockerell, Esq., R. A.—Hon. Secretary, Henry Wyndham Phillips, Esq., 8, George Street, Hanover Square, W.—Assistant-Secretary, Mr. W. J. Roper, 50, Bernard Street, Russell Square, W. C.
SOURCE: The Charities of London, by Samuel Low, Jun., London: Sampson Low, Son,
and Marston, Milton House, Ludgate Hill. 1861.