The Newspaper Press Fund
Also known as: Journalists' Charity, Npf - the Journalists' Charity
Supporting journalists and their dependants by the provision of retirement housing facilities. Also by making grants in approved cases to individuals who meet the occupational requirement.
Activities & Mission
Supporting journalists and their dependants by the provision of retirement housing facilities. Also by making grants in approved cases to individuals who meet the occupational requirement.
Grants
The Newspaper Press Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £973,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation or housing
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 52% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £957,000 | £973,000 | £898,000 | £10,614,000 | £10,614,000 | 7 / 20 |
| 2024 | £851,000 | £895,000 | £817,000 | £9,599,000 | £9,599,000 | 8 / 20 |
| 2023 | £768,000 | £892,000 | £799,000 | £9,742,000 | £9,742,178 | 7 / 20 |
| 2022 | £587,000 | £817,000 | £739,000 | £9,476,000 | £9,475,869 | 7 / 25 |
| 2021 | £1,168,000 | £803,000 | £733,000 | £10,945,000 | £10,945,000 | 7 / 25 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Newspaper Press Fund
What does The Newspaper Press Fund do?
Supporting journalists and their dependants by the provision of retirement housing facilities. Also by making grants in approved cases to individuals who meet the occupational requirement.
How much income did The Newspaper Press Fund report in 2025?
The Newspaper Press Fund reported total income of £957k and reported expenditure of £973k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Newspaper Press Fund?
The Newspaper Press Fund has a program ratio of 93.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Newspaper Press Fund registered as a charity?
The Newspaper Press Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 1962 as charity number 208215. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The Newspaper Press Fund?
The Newspaper Press Fund is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christine Warwick. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Newspaper Press Fund operate?
The Newspaper Press Fund operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Newspaper Press Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Newspaper Press Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208215.
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Other notable Arts charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Journalists' Charity
- Npf - the Journalists' Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated