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Charity registration number 1117563

Company registration number 05938575 (England and Wales)

MODERN ART PRESS

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

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MODERN ART PRESS

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees J Nicoll
B Allen
R Mason
T Knox
T Sanderson
AL Rose (Appointed 20 October
2023)
Charity number 1117563
Company number 05938575
Registered office 37 Bury Street
London
England
SW1Y 6AU
Independent examiner and accountant Cottons Accountants LLP
Studio 4,
224 Shoreditch High Street,
London,
England
E1 6PJ
Bankers Barclays Bank Plc
10 Market Street
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD1 1EG
Solicitors Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
5 Fleet Place
London
EC4M 7RD

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CONTENTS

Page
Trustees report 1 - 3
Statement of trustees responsibilities 4
Independent examiner's report 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Balance sheet 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 - 14

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MODERN ART PRESS

TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2023.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the the charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019).

Principal objectives and activities

The principal activity of the charity continues to be the advancement of education by commissioning and publishing 'Catalogue Raisonnes' of modern artists, not yet adequately covered by published material. It is envisaged that the cost of commissioning writers and publishing costs will be covered by grants received and, in due course, revenues from the publication of the catalogue.

Whilst the charity's principal focus remains on catalogues raisonnes, it also extends the remit to educational books about art and its history more generally.

The Trustees confirm when reviewing the Trustees' report, aims, objectives and activities that they have compiled with the duty in Section 17 of the 2011 Charities Act to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission including public benefit.

Achievements and performance

The benefits of the charity are the promotion of artistic appreciation and the furtherance of education about art.

The charity continued to receive the donated services (by secondment) of an individual who acted as Chief Executive and was responsible for the day to day running of the business. In addition, the individual's role is extended to include assisting and overseeing the charity's publications. On 31st March 2023 this individual left, and the role previously carried out by them is now fulfilled by an individual who is self-employed.

The charity published one book in 2023:

Michael Phillips (ed.), Windrush: Portraits of a Pioneering Nation

Financial review

It is the policy of the the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to at least one year's expenditure. The Trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

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TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Plans for future periods

in 2024/25 the charity will publish:

Catherine Lampert and Toby Treves, Lucian Freud: Catalogue Raisonné of the Oil Paintings

Todd Longstaffe-Gowan, Lost Gardens of London

Other publications in production are:

Andrew Lambirth, The Uglow Papers

Christopher Lloyd, Michael Andrews

Jonathan Marsden, European Sculpture in the Collection of His Majesty The King

Oliver Millar and Jeannie Chappell, Tudor and Stuart Paintings in the Collection of His Majesty The King

Oliver Millar and Jeannie Chappell, Georgian Paintings in the Collection of His Majesty The King

Rachel Smith, Ben Nicholson: Catalogue Raisonné of the Oil Paintings

Alan Bowness, Sophie Bowness, Jenna Lundin Aral, Barbara Hepworth: Catalogue Raisonné of the Paintings, Drawings and Prints

Sophie Bowness, Barbara Hepworth Catalogue Raisonné of the Sculptures

Judy Collins, Eduardo Paolozzi: Catalogue Raisonné of the Metal Sculptures

Daniel Herrmann, Eduardo Paolozzi: Catalogue Raisonné of the Prints

The direct costs of these books are funded by various individuals and foundations.

Structure, governance and management

Modern Art Press is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity governed by its memorandum and articles of association. The charity was registered on the 12th January, 2007 under the number 1117563 and was incorporated on the 18th September, 2006 under the number 05938575.

The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

J Nicoll

B Allen R Mason T Knox T Sanderson AL Rose (Appointed 20 October 2023)

The charity structure is that is a board of non-executives (at least 3) who are also members of the company and charity Trustees. The Trustees are governed by the company's memorandum and articles of association. The board has powers to appoint an advisory panel if necessary. Terms of office are not to exceed 5 years, but Trustees can be reappointed for a further term not to exceed 3 years.

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TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Risk Policy

The Trustees are responsible for the management of the risks faced by the charity. Risks are identified and assessed and controls are established throughout the year. A formal review of the charity's risk management process is undertaken on an annual basis.

The key controls used by the charity include formal agendas and minutes for all Trustee meetings, comprehensive planning, budgeting and accounting and clear authorisation and approval levels of all grants and other expenditure. Controls over operation of the charity's bank account are considered to be adequately managed.

Through the risk management processes established, the Trustees are satisfied that the major risks identified have been adequately mitigated where necessary. It is recognised that systems can only provide reasonable but not absolute assurance that major risks have been adequately managed. The major risks to which the charity is exposed as identified by the Trustees have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks.

The trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

R Mason Trustee

14 March 2024

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MODERN ART PRESS

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

The Trustees, who are also the directors of Modern Art Press for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.

In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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MODERN ART PRESS

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MODERN ART PRESS

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Modern Art Press (the the charity) for the year ended 30 September 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Cottons Accountants LLP

Studio 4, 224 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6PJ England

Dated: 14 March 2024

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MODERN ART PRESS

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Voluntary income
3
103,122
-
Charitable activities
Incoming resources
from charitable activities
4
74,969
368,786
Investments
5
5,979
-
Total income
184,070
368,786
Expenditure on:
6
Direct charitable
expenditure
7
163,342
143,013
Governance costs
10
4,735
-
Total expenditure
168,077
143,013
Net income for the year/
Net movement in funds
15,993
225,773
Fund balances at 1 October
2022
77,387
610,560
Fund balances at 30
September 2023
93,380
836,333
Total Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2022
2022
£
£
£
103,122
188,170
-
443,755
133,642
434,639
5,979
283
-
552,856
322,095
434,639
306,355
296,354
350,104
4,735
5,158
-
311,090
301,512
350,104
241,766
20,583
84,535
687,947
56,804
526,025
929,713
77,387
610,560
Total
2022
£
188,170
568,281
283
756,734
646,458
5,158
651,616
105,118
582,829
687,947

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

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MODERN ART PRESS

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Notes
Current assets
Debtors
13
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
14
Net current assets
The funds of the the charity
Restricted income funds
15
Unrestricted funds
2023
£
3,213
936,971
940,184
10,471
£
929,713
836,333
93,380
929,713
2022
£
1,116
718,239
719,355
31,408
£
687,947
610,560
77,387
687,947

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 September 2023.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 14 March 2024

R Mason

Trustee

Company registration number 05938575 (England and Wales)

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Modern Art Press is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 37 Bury Street, London, SW1Y 6AU, England.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the the charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The the charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The the charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the the charity.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

1.6 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.7 Financial instruments

The the charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the the charity's balance sheet when the the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.8 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the the charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2023 2022
£ £
Funded expenditure - 26,258
Donated services 103,122 161,912
Charitable activities
2023 2022
£ £
Book (catalogue) sales and royalties 74,969 133,642
Grants and fees 368,786 434,639
443,755 568,281
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 74,969 133,642
Restricted funds 368,786 434,639
443,755 568,281

4 Charitable activities

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

5 Income from investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2023 2022
£ £
Interest receivable 5,979 283

6 Donated services

As detailed in note 3 above the charity has a secondment arrangement in place with a corporate supporter. The donated service measured at £103,122 (2022- £161,912) is included in incoming resources as voluntary income and resources expended as direct charitable expenditure.

In addition certain costs have been funded measured at nil, (2022- £26,256) by a corporate supporter and these have been included in incoming resources as voluntary income and resources expended as direct charitable expenditure.

7 Charitable activities

Salaries, national insurance and pension contributions
Book production costs
Rent and other office expenses
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
2023
£
105,485
200,870
-
306,355
306,355
163,342
143,013
306,355
2022
£
180,648
463,689
2,121
646,458
646,458
296,354
350,104
646,458

8 Trustees

John Nicoll received £10,000 in the year (2022 - nil) for providing specific expertise in publishing and related services. None of the other Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the the charity during the year.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

9 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Employment costs
Wages and salaries
2023
Number
8
2023
£
105,485
2022
Number
8
2022
£
180,648

The Executive staff of the company have been seconded from a corporate supporter being a UK company based in London. The following secondment arrangements are in place:

• Charity will refund all relevant expenses incurred by the secondee in connection with pursuing the charity's objectives.

• The corporate supporter is responsible for remunerating the individual through its own payroll. The charity also employed one member of staff during the year at a cost of £2,363 (2022- £18,736).

One member of staff of the corporate supporter seconded to the charity received a salary in the band £90,000 - £100,000 p.a.

None of the Trustees received any remuneration in respect of their services during the year (2021 -- nil)

The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows:

2023 2022
Number Number
£90,000 to £100,000 1 1

10 Governance costs

Accountancy
Bank charges
2023
4,560
175
4,735
2022
4,560
598
5,158

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

11 Value of charity's catalogue

The charity continues to adopt a policy of writing off costs directly attributable to the work undertaken on the preparation of the catalogue each year and thus no recognition has been taken in the financial statements for the value of any stock of unsold books held by the charity at the end of its financial year. The Trustees consider this treatment to be consistent with past accounting practice and avoids any element of understating directly attributable costs. The Trustees estimate that the amount that would otherwise be receivable from commercial distributors in respect of such stock would be £286,284 (2022- £330,813).

12 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

13
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Other debtors
14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other creditors
2023
£
3,213
2023
£
10,471
2022
£
1,116
2022
£
31,408

15 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 1
Previous year:
At 1
October
2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 30
September
2023
£
£
£
£
610,560
368,786
(143,013)
836,333
October
2021
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 30
September
2022
£
£
£
£
526,025
434,639
(350,104)
610,560

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

16 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 October At 1 October Incoming Resources At 30
2022 resources expended September
2023
£ £ £ £
General funds 77,387 184,070 (168,077) 93,380
Previous year: At 1 October Incoming Resources At 30
2021 resources expended September
2022
£ £ £ £
General funds 56,804 322,095 (301,512) 77,387
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2023 2023 2023
£ £ £
Fund balances at 30 September 2023 are represented by:
Current assets/(liabilities) 93,380 836,333 929,713
93,380 836,333 929,713
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2022 2022 2022
£ £ £
Fund balances at 30 September 2022 are represented by:
Current assets/(liabilities) 77,387 610,560 687,947
77,387 610,560 687,947

17 Analysis of net assets between funds

18 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2022 - none).