ASSOCIATION FOR ART HISTORY
The Association for Art History leads the collective effort in the UK to advance the study and practice of art history. Through programmes, publications and resources we connect those interested in and engaged with art history, aid scholarly research and develop professional practice.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net gain of £6,472 for the year, with unrestricted reserves totaling £740,057, which covers running costs for over a year and one-quarter. The trustees report that the financial strategy involves a controlled drawdown of reserves to support long-term sustainability amidst declining publishing revenues.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year three trustees were reimbursed a total of £1,827 for travel and entertaining expenses. G Perry G Perry was reimbursed for expenses incurred on behalf of the charity in his role as CEO.” — page 30
“S Whiteman is a trustee of Association for Art History (AAH), and is a staff member at The Courtauld Institute of Art. The AAH paid the institute £18,675 for freelance fees.” — page 30
“During the year three trustees were reimbursed a total of £1,827 for travel and entertaining expenses. G Perry G Perry was reimbursed for expenses incurred on behalf of the charity in his role as CEO.” — page 30
“S Whiteman is a trustee of Association for Art History (AAH), and is a staff member at The Courtauld Institute of Art. The AAH paid the institute £18,675 for freelance fees.” — page 30
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew Patrizio
- Anjalie Dalal-Clayton
- Annabelle Scholar
- Belinda Bowring
- Bill Balaskas
- Chris Breward
- Dionne Griffith
- Flavia Frigeri
- Halle ONeal
- Kaushika Soni
- Nicola Jane Catterall
- Paula Sankoff
- Stephen Whiteman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £545k | £562k |
| 31/12/2024 | £443k | £551k |
| 31/12/2023 | £526k | £503k |
| 31/12/2022 | £533k | £485k |
| 31/12/2021 | £499k | £455k |
Common questions
Is ASSOCIATION FOR ART HISTORY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net gain of £6,472 for the year, with unrestricted reserves totaling £740,057, which covers running costs for over a year and one-quarter. The trustees report that the financial strategy involves a controlled drawdown of reserves to support long-term sustainability amidst declining publishing revenues. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Simpson Wreford LLP.
Who funds ASSOCIATION FOR ART HISTORY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ASSOCIATION FOR ART HISTORY as a grant recipient include THE NATIONAL GALLERY TRUST, THE AMPERSAND FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL GALLERY TRUST | FY2025 | £1.0m | Grant to the Association for Art History (Unrestricted) |
| THE AMPERSAND FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £89k | Art History Festival 2023 |