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The Design And Technology Association

The Design and Technology Association is the recognised professional organisation for all design and technology educators and aims to inspire, develop and support excellence in the subject. The Association helps to improve the quality of planning, teaching, management and leadership of the subject and, therefore, contributes to a better and more effective learning experience for children.

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Activities & Mission

The Design and Technology Association is the recognised professional organisation for all design and technology educators and aims to inspire, develop and support excellence in the subject. The Association helps to improve the quality of planning, teaching, management and leadership of the subject and, therefore, contributes to a better and more effective learning experience for children.

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
£1,354,894
Latest Expenditure
£1,342,486

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £69,236
Charitable Activities £1,232,025
Other Trading £0
Investments £53,633
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,342,486
Raising Funds £0
Governance £49,455
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,354,894
£1,342,486£1,342,486£1,052,512£1,031,44216 / 13
2023
£1,148,600
£1,179,596£1,167,896£1,040,104£1,011,17516 / 33
2022
£1,118,416
£1,082,157£1,082,157£1,071,100£1,063,29414 / 22
2021
£862,543
£852,360£852,360£1,034,841£989,74012 / 33
2020
£660,237
£742,274£742,274£1,024,658£971,76512 / 33

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Design And Technology Association

What does The Design And Technology Association do?

The Design and Technology Association is the recognised professional organisation for all design and technology educators and aims to inspire, develop and support excellence in the subject. The Association helps to improve the quality of planning, teaching, management and leadership of the subject and, therefore, contributes to a better and more effective learning experience for children.

How much income did The Design And Technology Association report in 2024?

The Design And Technology Association reported total income of £1.35m and reported expenditure of £1.34m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Design And Technology Association registered as a charity?

The Design And Technology Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 May 1997 as charity number 1062270. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs The Design And Technology Association?

The Design And Technology Association is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Design And Technology Association operate?

The Design And Technology Association operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Design And Technology Association a registered charity?

Yes — The Design And Technology Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1062270.

Details

Address
11 Manor Park
Banbury
OX163TB
Registration Date
8 May 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3103319
Charity Number
1062270

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Trustees

Alexander Jack Twist
Catherine Helen Davis
Christopher Hatherall
Clive Antony Grinyer
Drew Robert Eric Wicken
Felicity Milton
Katie Samantha Cresswell-Maynard
Also governs 1 other charity
Li Yun Yap
Matthew Norman McLain
Michael Omoniyi Omotosho
Nurgul Yardim Mericliler
Paul David Calver

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