D&ad
Also known as: British Design & Art Direction, Designers and Art Directors Association of London Ltd, The Designers and Art Directors Association of the United Kingdom Limited
Education of the community by encouraging the understanding, appreciation and commission of good design and advertising in communications media of all kinds by providing, presenting, organising and managing exhibitions, publications, tours of various British and foreign cities, classes, lecturers, seminars, tutorials and other educational activities.
Activities & Mission
Education of the community by encouraging the understanding, appreciation and commission of good design and advertising in communications media of all kinds by providing, presenting, organising and managing exhibitions, publications, tours of various British and foreign cities, classes, lecturers, seminars, tutorials and other educational activities.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 71% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 339). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 95% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £7,868,564 | £7,800,325 | £7,800,325 | £6,769,773 | £6,769,773 | 52 / 0 |
| 2024 | £8,022,751 | £7,811,412 | £7,716,024 | £6,701,534 | £5,612,106 | 57 / 0 |
| 2023 | £8,285,101 | £7,759,282 | £5,352,565 | £6,490,195 | £6,490,195 | 56 / 0 |
| 2022 | £7,152,558 | £5,439,598 | £3,416,757 | £5,964,376 | £5,964,376 | 7 / 0 |
| 2021 | £6,338,610 | £5,231,523 | £3,705,165 | £4,251,416 | £4,116,147 | 50 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about D&ad
What does D&ad do?
Education of the community by encouraging the understanding, appreciation and commission of good design and advertising in communications media of all kinds by providing, presenting, organising and managing exhibitions, publications, tours of various British and foreign cities, classes, lecturers, seminars, tutorials and other educational activities.
How much income did D&ad report in 2025?
D&ad reported total income of £7.87m and reported expenditure of £7.80m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is D&ad?
D&ad has a program ratio of 99.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 339 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was D&ad registered as a charity?
D&ad was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 March 1968 as charity number 305992. It has been registered for 58 years.
Who runs D&ad?
D&ad is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does D&ad operate?
D&ad operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England.
Is D&ad a registered charity?
Yes — D&ad is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 305992.
Details
LONDON
E2 6EH
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Also Known As
- British Design & Art Direction
- Designers and Art Directors Association of London Ltd
- The Designers and Art Directors Association of the United Kingdom Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated