Autograph Abp

To advance the education of the public in the subject of photography.

Activities & Mission

To advance the education of the public in the subject of photography.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,608,512

Latest Expenditure

£1,409,196

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 18% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 76.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 14% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 24.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 12% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £10,366

Charitable Activities £1,260,401

Other Trading £305,902

Investments £31,843

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,073,963

Raising Funds £335,233

Governance £8,074

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,608,512	£1,409,196	£1,073,963	£1,913,995	£449,550	21 / 0
2024	£1,615,501	£1,465,962	£1,144,791	£1,714,679	£373,721	19 / 0
2023	£1,098,815	£1,206,591	£938,758	£1,565,140	£199,588	16 / 0
2022	£1,326,569	£1,249,433	£959,588	£1,672,916	£206,507	17 / 0
2021	£1,449,168	£1,047,825	£802,306	£1,595,780	£299,648	17 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Autograph Abp

What does Autograph Abp do?

To advance the education of the public in the subject of photography.

How much income did Autograph Abp report in 2025?

Autograph Abp reported total income of £1.61m and reported expenditure of £1.41m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Autograph Abp?

Autograph Abp has a program ratio of 66.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Autograph Abp registered as a charity?

Autograph Abp was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 January 2009 as charity number 1127712. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Autograph Abp?

Autograph Abp is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Autograph Abp operate?

Autograph Abp operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Autograph Abp a registered charity?

Yes — Autograph Abp is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127712.