Design History Society
The Design History Society is the leading organisation that promotes the study of global design histories, and brings together and supports all those engaged in the subject - students, researchers, educators, designers, designer-makers, critics and curators. The Society aims to play an important role in shaping an inclusive design history.
Activities & Mission
The Design History Society is the leading organisation that promotes the study of global design histories, and brings together and supports all those engaged in the subject - students, researchers, educators, designers, designer-makers, critics and curators. The Society aims to play an important role in shaping an inclusive design history.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £78,380 | £88,348 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2024 | £90,655 | £109,494 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2023 | £74,126 | £44,049 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2022 | £82,704 | £23,216 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2021 | £82,704 | £20,081 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Design History Society
What does Design History Society do?
The Design History Society is the leading organisation that promotes the study of global design histories, and brings together and supports all those engaged in the subject - students, researchers, educators, designers, designer-makers, critics and curators. The Society aims to play an important role in shaping an inclusive design history.
How much income did Design History Society report in 2025?
Design History Society reported total income of £78k and reported expenditure of £88k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Design History Society registered as a charity?
Design History Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 December 2013 as charity number 1155117. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Design History Society?
Design History Society is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Sally-Anne Huxtable. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Design History Society operate?
Design History Society operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Design History Society a registered charity?
Yes — Design History Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155117.
Details
70 Cowcross Street
LONDON
EC1M 6EJ
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesTrustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated