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The Civic Media Platform LTD

Also known as: The Damask Rose Trust, Drt

Charitable activities are a) the relief of hardship of the population of the Middle East who have needs by reason of their gender, age, geographic location, disability, refugee status and/or social and economic circumstances; b) to promote sustainable development and c) to develop media content that promotes civic values in the Middle East and promote the advancement of its culture and heritage.

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Activities & Mission

Charitable activities are a) the relief of hardship of the population of the Middle East who have needs by reason of their gender, age, geographic location, disability, refugee status and/or social and economic circumstances; b) to promote sustainable development and c) to develop media content that promotes civic values in the Middle East and promote the advancement of its culture and heritage.

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£878,805
Latest Expenditure
£993,706

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 113.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 89% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £878,805
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £993,706
Raising Funds £0
Governance £6,140
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 2024.

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
2024
£878,805
£993,706£993,706-£30,131£00 / 0
2023
£356,112
£394,9500 / 0
2022
£797,340
£859,185£859,185£122,227£07 / 0
2021
£341,317
£200,9280 / 0
2020
£226,988
£183,9330 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Civic Media Platform LTD

What does The Civic Media Platform LTD do?

Charitable activities are a) the relief of hardship of the population of the Middle East who have needs by reason of their gender, age, geographic location, disability, refugee status and/or social and economic circumstances; b) to promote sustainable development and c) to develop media content that promotes civic values in the Middle East and promote the advancement of its culture and heritage.

How much income did The Civic Media Platform LTD report in 2024?

The Civic Media Platform LTD reported total income of £879k and reported expenditure of £994k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Civic Media Platform LTD?

The Civic Media Platform LTD has a program ratio of 113.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Civic Media Platform LTD registered as a charity?

The Civic Media Platform LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 January 2009 as charity number 1127432. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Civic Media Platform LTD?

The Civic Media Platform LTD is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr RIM TURKMANI. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Civic Media Platform LTD operate?

The Civic Media Platform LTD operates across 7 areas, including Canada, France, Germany and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Civic Media Platform LTD a registered charity?

Yes — The Civic Media Platform LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127432.

Details

Address
ARAB BRITISH CENTRE LTD
1 GOUGH SQUARE
LONDON
EC4A 3DE
Website
syvic.org
Registration Date
8 January 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4041438
Charity Number
1127432

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Trustees

Dr RIM TURKMANI Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
MR CHRIS DOYLE

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Damask Rose Trust
  • Drt

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