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the bakelite design trust

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, and the general public. The Bakelite Design Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is the environment, conservation, or heritage. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Somerset and operates in England And Wales.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Bakelite Design Trust promotes the conservation and significance of historical plastics since 1850, principally Bakelite, in everyday life for the general public, students and designers, lifelong learning, reminiscence and enjoyment. This includes education on environmental considerations. It uses access to collections, archives and online as resources to benefit people across the country.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£196
Latest Expenditure
£653

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 333.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 333.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£196£6530 / 5
2023£4,325£4,3220 / 3
2022£10,315£9,3690 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers