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What we do
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The Director
Dr Gabriele Finaldi is the Director of the National Gallery. He is also the Accounting Officer, appointed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
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Board of Trustees
The Gallery is governed by the Board of Trustees, who hold our collection in trust on behalf of the nation. Trustees are appointed by the Prime Minister.
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Executive Committee
The role of the Executive Committee is to support the Director in the executive management of Gallery business.
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Strategic Plan
Our Strategic Plan outlines how we are working to relaunch as the Gallery for the nation over the coming years.
Read the Strategic Plan 2021-26
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Annual Reviews
Learn about activities that have taken place across the Gallery in our annual reviews.
Read our Annual Review 2021-22
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Financial Statements
Our Financial Statements, from 2008 to the present day, are available to read online.
See Financial Statements from 2008-2023
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Policies
Our policies cover a range of activities involved in the day-to-day running of the Gallery.