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The National Association Of Decorative And Fine Arts Societies

Also known as: Nadfas, The Arts Society

The promotion and advancement of the aesthetic education of the public in the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts and the giving of aid to the preservation of the artistic heritage of the United Kingdom and other countries for the benefit of the public.

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Activities & Mission

The promotion and advancement of the aesthetic education of the public in the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts and the giving of aid to the preservation of the artistic heritage of the United Kingdom and other countries for the benefit of the public.

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 13 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,904,668
Latest Expenditure
£2,420,455

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 118.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 13.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £228,717
Charitable Activities £1,174,092
Other Trading £386,467
Investments £93,059
Other Income £22,333

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,257,854
Raising Funds £162,601
Governance £152,356
Grants to Institutions £140,375
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
£1,904,668
£2,420,455£2,257,854£3,478,002£587,60115 / 0
2023
£1,721,644
£2,202,241£1,801,683£3,765,485£535,20310 / 8000
2022
£1,521,674
£2,357,397£1,731,124£2,038,505£2,038,50511 / 6000
2021
£1,584,073
£1,793,330£1,452,665£2,874,228£2,874,22812 / 4000
2020
£1,780,988
£1,657,266£1,282,907£2,880,261£2,880,26113 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The National Association Of Decorative And Fine Arts Societies

What does The National Association Of Decorative And Fine Arts Societies do?

The promotion and advancement of the aesthetic education of the public in the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts and the giving of aid to the preservation of the artistic heritage of the United Kingdom and other countries for the benefit of the public.

How much income did The National Association Of Decorative And Fine Arts Societies report in 2024?

The National Association Of Decorative And Fine Arts Societies reported total income of £1.90m and reported expenditure of £2.42m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The National Association Of Decorative And Fine Arts Societies registered as a charity?

The National Association Of Decorative And Fine Arts Societies was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 December 2001 as charity number 1089743. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs The National Association Of Decorative And Fine Arts Societies?

The National Association Of Decorative And Fine Arts Societies is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is JEREMY DAVID NICHOLSON THOMAS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The National Association Of Decorative And Fine Arts Societies operate?

The National Association Of Decorative And Fine Arts Societies operates across 13 areas, including Australia, Belgium, France and 10 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The National Association Of Decorative And Fine Arts Societies a registered charity?

Yes — The National Association Of Decorative And Fine Arts Societies is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1089743.

Details

Address
90 HIGH HOLBORN
OFFICE 4.55
LABS
LONDON
Registration Date
11 December 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3986958
Charity Number
1089743

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Trustees

JEREMY DAVID NICHOLSON THOMAS Chair
Also governs 3 other charities
Anthony Clive Callender
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Geraldine Anne Parlby
Joanna Ward
Lesley Veda Jones
Lucy Harvey-Scholes
Michael John Shirley
Oliver John Leonard
Stephen Charles Hughes
TREVOR WALTERS

Also Known As

  • Nadfas
  • The Arts Society

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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