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Design South East Limited

Also known as: North Kent Architecture Centre, The North Kent Architecture Centre Limited, Design South East

We developed and delivered a range of events relating to sustainable developmentWe helped local communities prioritise sustainable development We continued to promote sustainable development through our process of design review, through which we advised people on how to deliver the best design outcomes for communities.

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Activities & Mission

We developed and delivered a range of events relating to sustainable developmentWe helped local communities prioritise sustainable development We continued to promote sustainable development through our process of design review, through which we advised people on how to deliver the best design outcomes for communities.

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

Latest Income
£891,454
Latest Expenditure
£824,332

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £884,203
Other Trading £0
Investments £7,251
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £824,332
Raising Funds £0
Governance £1,490
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£891,454
£824,332£824,332£278,049£278,04910 / 0
2024
£806,641
£774,343£774,343£210,927£175,00011 / 0
2023
£860,104
£931,179£931,179£178,629£178,62912 / 0
2022
£880,833
£899,306£899,306£249,705£249,70512 / 0
2021
£739,487
£741,677£741,677£268,178£268,17812 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Design South East Limited

What does Design South East Limited do?

We developed and delivered a range of events relating to sustainable developmentWe helped local communities prioritise sustainable development We continued to promote sustainable development through our process of design review, through which we advised people on how to deliver the best design outcomes for communities.

How much income did Design South East Limited report in 2025?

Design South East Limited reported total income of £891k and reported expenditure of £824k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Design South East Limited registered as a charity?

Design South East Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 February 2015 as charity number 1160651. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Design South East Limited?

Design South East Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mary Jane COOK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Design South East Limited operate?

Design South East Limited operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Design South East Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Design South East Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160651.

Details

Address
Design South East
70 Cowcross Street
LONDON
EC1M 6EJ
Registration Date
26 February 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5043425
Charity Number
1160651

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Trustees

Mary Jane COOK Chair
Euan Silva Mills
Gemma Lucy Hyde
Helen Louise Cuthbert
HILARY ANNE SATCHWELL
Jeremy David James STOCKWELL
John Michael Stiles
Karl William FitzGerald
Laura Anne Keay
Peter Maxwell

Also Known As

  • North Kent Architecture Centre
  • The North Kent Architecture Centre Limited
  • Design South East

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30 July 2026
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