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.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 65% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 29% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 | £518,000 | £1,066,000 | £699,000 | £9,781,000 | £9,781,000 | 7 / 30 |
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 2024?
The Newspaper Press Fund reported total income of £851k and reported expenditure of £895k for the financial year ending 2024, 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 96.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 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.
Details
Roman Road
DORKING
Surrey
RH4 3EX
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Also Known As
- Journalists' Charity
- Npf - the Journalists' Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated