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Doc Society Charitable Trust

Also known as: Britdoc Charitable Trust, Britdoc Trust

The charity's objects include:- To advance the education of the public in the subject of documentary film;- To advance the education of children and young people by developing and promoting the use ofdocumentary film as a learning resource in education institutions;- To advance the arts and culture by promoting high standards of creativity in the making of documentary film.

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Activities & Mission

The charity's objects include:- To advance the education of the public in the subject of documentary film;- To advance the education of children and young people by developing and promoting the use ofdocumentary film as a learning resource in education institutions;- To advance the arts and culture by promoting high standards of creativity in the making of documentary film.

Grants

Doc Society Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2021)
£234,347
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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

Latest Income
£152,120
Latest Expenditure
£158,624

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 26.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £887,924
Other Trading £0
Investments £25
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £234,347
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £234,347
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£152,120
£158,6240 / 0
2023
£331,973
£288,4210 / 0
2022
£15,050
£596,6910 / 0
2021
£887,949
£234,347£234,347£666,031£3,4380 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Doc Society Charitable Trust

What does Doc Society Charitable Trust do?

The charity's objects include:- To advance the education of the public in the subject of documentary film;- To advance the education of children and young people by developing and promoting the use ofdocumentary film as a learning resource in education institutions;- To advance the arts and culture by promoting high standards of creativity in the making of documentary film.

How much income did Doc Society Charitable Trust report in 2025?

Doc Society Charitable Trust reported total income of £152k and reported expenditure of £159k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Doc Society Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Doc Society Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 May 2013 as charity number 1151870. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Doc Society Charitable Trust?

Doc Society Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert Dean Joseph Berkeley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Doc Society Charitable Trust operate?

Doc Society Charitable Trust operates across 2 areas: Netherlands and England And Wales.

Is Doc Society Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Doc Society Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151870.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
2 May 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5036373
Charity Number
1151870

Trustees

Robert Dean Joseph Berkeley Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Dilhani Pranila Wijeyesekera
Fatima Ahmed Mohamed Ibrahim
Kuntal Biswas
Matthew Adedayo Abimbola Ajanaku
Peter Noorlander
Sandra Whipham
Shanida Annika Scotland

Also Known As

  • Britdoc Charitable Trust
  • Britdoc Trust

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