Design West
Also known as: The Bristol Centre for the Advancement of Architecture, The Bristol Centre for the Advancement of Architecture Limited, B C a a Limited
Design West inspire the public, politicians & professionals to design better, healthier places to live work & relax. Placemaking brings people together across sector & society to co-design & vision great places. We convene independent Design & Policy Review services. Our Public Programmes inform & involve people in our built environment. We develop diverse talent through Education & Skills work.
Activities & Mission
Design West inspire the public, politicians & professionals to design better, healthier places to live work & relax. Placemaking brings people together across sector & society to co-design & vision great places. We convene independent Design & Policy Review services. Our Public Programmes inform & involve people in our built environment. We develop diverse talent through Education & Skills work.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £997,818 | £987,968 | £501,611 | £1,264,762 | £314,656 | 19 / 102 |
| 2024 | £1,106,702 | £1,039,196 | £564,613 | £1,254,912 | £288,381 | 21 / 213 |
| 2023 | £1,092,161 | £983,182 | £631,285 | £1,417,310 | £233,781 | 12 / 286 |
| 2022 | £824,797 | £830,628 | £600,491 | £881,679 | £216,158 | 14 / 566 |
| 2021 | £587,981 | £440,194 | £440,194 | £887,510 | £125,203 | 8 / 216 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Design West
What does Design West do?
Design West inspire the public, politicians & professionals to design better, healthier places to live work & relax. Placemaking brings people together across sector & society to co-design & vision great places. We convene independent Design & Policy Review services. Our Public Programmes inform & involve people in our built environment. We develop diverse talent through Education & Skills work.
How much income did Design West report in 2025?
Design West reported total income of £998k and reported expenditure of £988k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Design West?
Design West has a program ratio of 50.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Design West registered as a charity?
Design West was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 November 1984 as charity number 290575. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs Design West?
Design West is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nicholas Stuart Fairham. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Design West operate?
Design West operates across 10 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, Cornwall and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Design West a registered charity?
Yes — Design West is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290575.
Details
16 Narrow Quay
Bristol
BS1 4QA
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Also Known As
- The Bristol Centre for the Advancement of Architecture
- The Bristol Centre for the Advancement of Architecture Limited
- B C a a Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated