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The Public Catalogue Foundation

Also known as: The Public Catalogue, Art UK, Pcf

Art UK is a cultural education charity on a mission to make the art in UK public collections accessible to everyone, for enjoyment, learning and research. We enable global audiences to learn about the nation's art collection by digitising artworks, telling the stories behind the art and creating exciting opportunities for public interaction with art, both online and offline.

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Activities & Mission

Art UK is a cultural education charity on a mission to make the art in UK public collections accessible to everyone, for enjoyment, learning and research. We enable global audiences to learn about the nation's art collection by digitising artworks, telling the stories behind the art and creating exciting opportunities for public interaction with art, both online and offline.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,243,479
Latest Expenditure
£2,244,256

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,813,895
Charitable Activities £221,758
Other Trading £196,425
Investments £11,401
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,086,324
Raising Funds £157,932
Governance £10,600
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,243,479
£2,244,256£2,086,324£772,096£041 / 90
2024
£2,290,292
£2,057,959£1,960,128£772,873£035 / 112
2023
£1,936,374
£1,659,849£1,527,766£540,540£034 / 61
2022
£1,521,874
£1,704,944£1,588,244£264,015£032 / 170
2021
£2,003,399
£1,790,368£1,670,750£447,085£45,83435 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Public Catalogue Foundation

What does The Public Catalogue Foundation do?

Art UK is a cultural education charity on a mission to make the art in UK public collections accessible to everyone, for enjoyment, learning and research. We enable global audiences to learn about the nation's art collection by digitising artworks, telling the stories behind the art and creating exciting opportunities for public interaction with art, both online and offline.

How much income did The Public Catalogue Foundation report in 2025?

The Public Catalogue Foundation reported total income of £2.24m and reported expenditure of £2.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Public Catalogue Foundation registered as a charity?

The Public Catalogue Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 February 2003 as charity number 1096185. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Public Catalogue Foundation?

The Public Catalogue Foundation is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Thomas Gwyn DAVIES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Public Catalogue Foundation operate?

The Public Catalogue Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Public Catalogue Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Public Catalogue Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1096185.

Details

Address
TC Group
The Courtyard
Shoreham Road,Upper Beeding
STEYNING
West Sussex
BN44 3TN
Registration Date
24 February 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3997509
Charity Number
1096185

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Trustees

Thomas Gwyn DAVIES Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Avril Catherine Burns MARTINDALE
Benjamin John TERRETT
Catherine HOLDEN
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Caroline Margaret CAMPBELL
Also governs 1 other charity
Hasan BAKHSHI
John Frederick STACK
LISA WONG
Professor Carola BOEHM
Professor Jago COOPER
Sherece RAINFORD
Thomas MARKS

Also Known As

  • The Public Catalogue
  • Art UK
  • Pcf

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