The Edinburgh-based independent publisher Quindrie Press has officially opened submissions for the Quindrie Comic Fund, a financial grant designed to support tabletop-adjacent and indie comic creators across the UK. The initiative offers individual grants of up to £1,000 to help creators reach specific project milestones, such as printing costs, editorial fees, or essential equipment.
While the fund is a welcome injection of capital into the independent scene, it serves as a sunset project for the publisher. Eve Greenwood, the founder of Quindrie Press, confirmed that the company will cease operations at the end of 2026. The fund is an effort to ensure that bookmarked profits from years of successful publishing are returned directly to the creative community before the studio closes its doors.
The fund currently stands at £5,070, having already exceeded its initial £3,000 target through community donations. Applications are being reviewed by a specialist panel consisting of Eve Greenwood, author Hari Conner, and diversity advocate Nyla Ahmad. Submissions are open until 17:00 BST on 31 July 2026.
The crowdfunding exclusion
In a move that mirrors the strict no crowdfunding regulations recently seen at the UK Games Expo Bastion Indie Market, Quindrie Press has specified that the fund cannot be used for projects that have already secured public backing. This editorial stance highlights an emerging trend in the UK indie scene: a desire to protect “pure” indie spaces from being overshadowed by established creators who have already successfully navigated platforms like Kickstarter.
For Quindrie Press, a publisher that rose to prominence through attending local indie events and its own highly successful crowdfunding campaigns, this shift represents a strategic focus on creators at the very start of their journey. By excluding projects with existing financial momentum, the panel aims to reach those for whom a £1,000 grant could be the difference between a project’s birth and its cancellation.
Legacy and local impact
Based in the heart of the Scottish capital, Quindrie Press has been a pillar of the Edinburgh creative scene, often acting as a bridge between the world of roleplaying games and sequential art. The closure of the press in 2026 marks the end of an era for local zine culture, though the fund ensures its editorial influence will persist through the projects they choose to seed this year.
Creators interested in applying must be based in the UK and have a clear, actionable goal for the funds. According to the publisher, no project is considered “too small,” provided it contributes to the growth of the creator’s professional practice or the completion of a specific comic work.
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