Annual reports

Museums and galleries are vital spaces for everyone. That’s why we support them to do more for audiences everywhere. Our work is made possible by our 159,000 members who buy the National Art Pass, as well as the generosity of many trusts, foundations and other individuals. You can read all about it in our latest annual report.

We’re helping museums to build collections

In 2019 we committed £4.7 million in grants for new acquisitions, and more than 970 objects and works of art joined UK museum collections across all our collecting programmes – opening up new stories and experiences for audiences everywhere.

We’re helping to share more art with everyone

We want more people to see more art, and this means helping museums around the country to reach new audiences and collaborate more closely with each other. In 2019 we were able to do more to help great art be seen across the UK through the advancement of initiatives such as the Weston Loan Programme with Art Fund.

We’re strengthening curatorial skills and expertise

In 2019 we reinforced our support for the training and professional development of curators, with new recruits to the Headley Fellowships with Art Fund and the introduction of schemes such as the AAMC International Engagement Programme, helping UK-based curators to network and develop relationships with their international peers.

We’re bringing everyone together to support museums

Our work is made possible by our 159,000 members and by our wider network of trusts, foundations and donors. But as a supporter you’re doing more than helping to raise funds for our programmes. You’re playing a crucial role in the thriving community of museums and galleries whose work is vital to the UK’s social and cultural wealth.

This year's report

Report of activities and financial statements for 2019-20

Read about how we're helping museums to build collections, reach audiences, shape futures and make connections – and see how your support is making a difference.

Annual reports

We’re helping museums to build collections

We’re helping to share more art with everyone

We’re strengthening curatorial skills and expertise

We’re bringing everyone together to support museums

This year's report

Art Fund in 2019/20

Report of activities and financial statements for 2019-20

Previous annual reports

2018-2019

2017-2018

2016-2017

2015-2016

2014-2015

2013-2014