PRINT QUARTERLY PUBLICATIONS
The purpose of the charity is the advancement, promotion and encouragement of education and research in the field of art history and the contemporary arts, in particular in the medium of prints. The dissemination of the results of such research will primarily be achieved through the publication of the Print Quarterly magazine.
Objects
(A) EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF ART HISTORY AND THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS IN PARTICULAR IN THE MEDIUM OF PRINTS AND THE DISSEMINATION OF THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH, IN PARTICULAR BY THE PUBLICATION OF PRINT QUARTERLY OR OTHER PUBLICATIONS (B) OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES NECESSARY FOR THE ATTAINMENT OF THE ABOVE OBJECT
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred an operating deficit of £29,229 in 2025, resulting in a net assets position of £12,104, which includes an unrestricted general fund deficit of £1,752. Per the trustees' report, the charity is dependent on donations to cover its expenditure, relying on a main donor's commitment to cover any shortfalls to ensure financial stability.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year Print Quarterly entered into the following transactions with D Landau, a director of the charity: a. received a gift of services in respect of office space and utilities which have been measured at a fair value of £24,900 (2024: £24,175); and b. received cash donations amounting to £50,400 (2024: £50,400).” — page 17
“Additionally, a further arrangement was entered into with E Von Baeyer, another director of the charity. E Von Baeyer hosted a launch party for the September 2025 edition at his personal gallery, in exchange for the magazine advertising the gallery.” — page 17
“During the year Print Quarterly entered into the following transactions with D Landau, a director of the charity: a. received a gift of services in respect of office space and utilities which have been measured at a fair value of £24,900 (2024: £24,175); and b. received cash donations amounting to £50,400 (2024: £50,400).” — page 17
“Additionally, a further arrangement was entered into with E Von Baeyer, another director of the charity. E Von Baeyer hosted a launch party for the September 2025 edition at his personal gallery, in exchange for the magazine advertising the gallery.” — page 17
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£70,001–£80,000: 1)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£70,001–£80,000: 1)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£70,001–£80,000: 1)
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 02677762 · Financial health read from its filings
- Average employees: 3
Company officers (Companies House)
- CHAPMAN, Hugo Downes on trustee list
- VON BAEYER, Emanuel not on trustee list
- BARKER, Nicolas John not on trustee list
- LANDAU, David, Dr on trustee list
- MARTINEAU, Jane Thackeray on trustee list
- GRIFFITHS, Antony Vaughan on trustee list
- ALEXANDER, David on trustee list
- EITEL-PORTER, Rhoda, Dr
Trustees
- DAVID ALEXANDER
- DR NICOLAS JOHN BARKER OBE
- David Landau
- Emanuel von Baeyer
- Hugo Chapman
- JANE MARTINEAU
- Professor ANTONY GRIFFITHS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £189k | £257k |
| 31/12/2024 | £187k | £236k |
| 31/12/2023 | £192k | £238k |
| 31/12/2022 | £314k | £193k |
| 31/12/2021 | £163k | £204k |
Common questions
Is PRINT QUARTERLY PUBLICATIONS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred an operating deficit of £29,229 in 2025, resulting in a net assets position of £12,104, which includes an unrestricted general fund deficit of £1,752. Per the trustees' report, the charity is dependent on donations to cover its expenditure, relying on a main donor's commitment to cover any shortfalls to ensure financial stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAUL MELLON CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN BRITISH ART | 2 | £46k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £328k |
| SWAROVSKI FOUNDATION | 1 | £114k |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 1 | £56k |
| THE FREELANDS FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £53k |
| THE HENRY MOORE FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| STANLEY PICKER TRUST | 1 | £28k |
Charities like this
- THE PRINTING CHARITY
- FIELDNOTES
- ASSISTED READING FOR CHILDREN
- ALIVE PUBLISHING LIMITED
- CAMPAIGN FOR THE ARTS
- FABRICA
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRINT QUARTERLY PUBLICATIONS | £189k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PRINTING CHARITY | £1.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FIELDNOTES | £25k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASSISTED READING FOR CHILDREN | £199k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ALIVE PUBLISHING LIMITED | £660k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CAMPAIGN FOR THE ARTS | £129k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |