Modern Art Press

The principal activity of the company is the advancement of education by commissioning and publishing 'Catalogue Raisonnes' of modern artists, not yet adequately covered by published material. Whilst the charity?s principal focus remains on catalogues raisonnes, it also extends the remit to educational books about art and its history more generally.

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Activities & Mission

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 And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£726,349

Latest Expenditure

£724,079

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £563,559

Charitable Activities £155,853

Other Trading £0

Investments £6,937

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £724,079

Raising Funds £0

Governance £4,816

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£726,349	£724,079	£724,079	£688,295	£401,720	8 / 0
2024	£308,331	£552,019				0 / 0
2023	£552,856	£311,090	£311,090	£929,713	£0	8 / 0
2022	£756,734	£651,616	£651,616	£687,947	£77,387	8 / 0
2021	£493,988	£406,834				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Modern Art Press

What does Modern Art Press do?

How much income did Modern Art Press report in 2025?

Modern Art Press reported total income of £726k and reported expenditure of £724k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Modern Art Press registered as a charity?

Modern Art Press was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 January 2007 as charity number 1117563. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Modern Art Press?

Modern Art Press is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Modern Art Press operate?

Modern Art Press operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Modern Art Press a registered charity?

Yes — Modern Art Press is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1117563.