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Society Of British Theatre Designers Limited

The Society of British Theatre Designers is a professional organisation run by designers for the benefit of designers. It was created to benefit theatre designers and their profession and to explore and further the role of the designer within the arts today.

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Activities & Mission

The Society of British Theatre Designers is a professional organisation run by designers for the benefit of designers. It was created to benefit theatre designers and their profession and to explore and further the role of the designer within the arts today.

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
£38,493
Latest Expenditure
£30,585

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 79.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 79.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£38,493
£30,5850 / 16
2023
£69,766
£79,4510 / 18
2022
£46,980
£21,8200 / 18
2021
£28,131
£25,2860 / 15
2020
£37,717
£51,9350 / 23

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Society Of British Theatre Designers Limited

What does Society Of British Theatre Designers Limited do?

The Society of British Theatre Designers is a professional organisation run by designers for the benefit of designers. It was created to benefit theatre designers and their profession and to explore and further the role of the designer within the arts today.

How much income did Society Of British Theatre Designers Limited report in 2024?

Society Of British Theatre Designers Limited reported total income of £38k and reported expenditure of £31k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Society Of British Theatre Designers Limited registered as a charity?

Society Of British Theatre Designers Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 1989 as charity number 800638. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs Society Of British Theatre Designers Limited?

Society Of British Theatre Designers Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Society Of British Theatre Designers Limited operate?

Society Of British Theatre Designers Limited operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Society Of British Theatre Designers Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Society Of British Theatre Designers Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 800638.

Details

Address
The Society of British Theatre Designers
5 Brayford Square
LONDON
E1 0SG
Registration Date
9 January 1989
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
800638
Charity Number
800638

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Trustees

Adrian Rees
David Farley
Greer Anne Crawley
Kate Burnett
Also governs 1 other charity
Katie Scott
Nicola Shaw

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