Curwen Print Study Centre
The Curwen Print Study Centre is an educational fine art print making charity. Our aim is to teach and promote fine art print making. We offer a varied course programme to artists of all ages and all abilities. We have an extensive education programme with schools and we offer outreach facilities within an hour of Cambridge.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £32,717 for the year ended 31 December 2024, despite an 18% increase in core charitable income. The trustees acknowledge that the charity is not yet at the stage of generating an operating surplus and remains dependent on continued fundraising and significant restricted donations to sustain its operations.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, one Trustee received amounts totalling to £137 (2023 - £244) for freelance work undertaken.” — page 15
Funders the charity credits
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/09/2024)
Trustees
- David John Morleychair
- Anita Louise Abram
- John Guy Rhodes
- Monica Petzal
- Professor Susan Alexis Regine Collins
- Susan Aldworth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £530k | £238k |
| 31/12/2023 | £187k | £203k |
| 31/12/2022 | £199k | £231k |
| 31/12/2021 | £260k | £138k |
| 31/12/2020 | £169k | £136k |
Common questions
Is Curwen Print Study Centre financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £32,717 for the year ended 31 December 2024, despite an 18% increase in core charitable income. The trustees acknowledge that the charity is not yet at the stage of generating an operating surplus and remains dependent on continued fundraising and significant restricted donations to sustain its operations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Curwen Print Study Centre?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Curwen Print Study Centre as a grant recipient include THE ARDEOLA CHARITABLE TRUST, THE FRANK LITCHFIELD GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST, THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST, JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST, JERWOOD FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ARDEOLA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | |
| THE FRANK LITCHFIELD GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Arts and Culture |
| THE FRANK LITCHFIELD GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £1k | |
| JERWOOD FOUNDATION | FY2024 | — | Archive project |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HUO FAMILY FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £2.3m |
| AKO FOUNDATION | 1 | £945k |
| THE FREELANDS FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £59k |
| ROYAL COMMISSION FOR THE EXHIBITION OF 1851 | 1 | £53k |
| THE ALDGATE AND ALLHALLOWS FOUNDATION | 1 | £31k |
| THE PAUL MELLON CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN BRITISH ART | 1 | £30k |
| THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE DERBYSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £22k |
Charities like this
- NEW CURATORS
- PRINT QUARTERLY PUBLICATIONS
- CAMDEN ARTS CENTRE
- FOUR CORNERS LIMITED
- The Centre for British Photography
- THE CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curwen Print Study Centre | £530k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW CURATORS | £711k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| PRINT QUARTERLY PUBLICATIONS | £187k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CAMDEN ARTS CENTRE | £3.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOUR CORNERS LIMITED | £402k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| The Centre for British Photography | £217k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |