25/09/2026
Association of Photographers launches Community Under One Roof - a Vital Fundraising Campaign for the Photography Community
With almost 60 years since its inception in 1968 and for almost six decades, the AOP has celebrated the very best in commercial photography, experiencing changes in style, trends and genres, and created a vital community in doing so.
[Find out more here: https://press.aopawards.com/aop-under-one-roof]
Isabelle Doran FRSA, CEO, AOP
"In our fast-paced, online & often disconnected world, the value of bringing our community together has never been more important. Being together in real life matters more than ever. It's in the same spirit from which we're embarking on our fundraising campaign ‘Community Under One Roof,’ our ambitious plans to retain the AOP premises in Haggerston, London and deliver a unique industry space where our community can connect and thrive. This is your opportunity to be part of our new community ambition. We hope you’ll support us on this journey of renewal.”
This is a vital time for the creative industries when human interaction matters more than ever and to use the property as a community hub without seeking a permanent tenant, this campaign needs to raise £75,000.
In addition to seeking cash donations, the AOP is offering a selection of over 60 prints donated by its members & supporters, including Tim Flach, Julia Fullerton-Batten, Sandra Lousada and the estate of Magnum Photos photographer Abbas.
Print sales & Auction open from 12:00 BST Friday 25 September 2026 until 18:00 BST Friday 9 October 2026. Prices range from £50 - £1,000.
* Prints to Purchase: https://press.aopawards.com/-/galleries/aop-print-donations-gallery/aop-donated-prints/prints-to-purchase
* Prints for Auction: https://press.aopawards.com/-/galleries/aop-print-donations-gallery/aop-donated-prints/prints-for-auction
* Cash Donations: https://whydonate.com/fundraising/our-community-under-one-roof
“I’m delighted to be supporting this vital Association of Photographers fundraising initiative, to ensure photographers and the wider community have a physical space to work, learn and socialise together once more.”
- Julia Fullerton-Batten, internationally acclaimed & exhibited fine art AOP Accredited Photographer
You can be part of this campaign, you can be part of this community under one roof - make a donation or buy a print.
