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The Society Of Dilettanti Charitable Trust Fund

The charity helps museums, libraries and the National Trust to acquire archives and works of art and makes grants towards the conservation of historic buildings, in both cases where there is a connection with the Society of Dilettanti. The charity's Normanby Fund makes an annual travel award for visiting classical sites and museums in Greece, Italy or the Eastern Mediterranean.

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Activities & Mission

The charity helps museums, libraries and the National Trust to acquire archives and works of art and makes grants towards the conservation of historic buildings, in both cases where there is a connection with the Society of Dilettanti. The charity's Normanby Fund makes an annual travel award for visiting classical sites and museums in Greece, Italy or the Eastern Mediterranean.

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
£33,776
Latest Expenditure
£50,602

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 149.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 149.8%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£33,776
£50,6020 / 0
2024
£33,513
£33,4250 / 0
2023
£34,386
£67,3480 / 0
2022
£34,889
£44,8740 / 1
2021
£34,605
£33,0400 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Society Of Dilettanti Charitable Trust Fund

What does The Society Of Dilettanti Charitable Trust Fund do?

The charity helps museums, libraries and the National Trust to acquire archives and works of art and makes grants towards the conservation of historic buildings, in both cases where there is a connection with the Society of Dilettanti. The charity's Normanby Fund makes an annual travel award for visiting classical sites and museums in Greece, Italy or the Eastern Mediterranean.

How much income did The Society Of Dilettanti Charitable Trust Fund report in 2025?

The Society Of Dilettanti Charitable Trust Fund reported total income of £34k and reported expenditure of £51k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Society Of Dilettanti Charitable Trust Fund registered as a charity?

The Society Of Dilettanti Charitable Trust Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 January 1978 as charity number 274838. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs The Society Of Dilettanti Charitable Trust Fund?

The Society Of Dilettanti Charitable Trust Fund is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charles Adam Laurie Sebag-Montefiore CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Society Of Dilettanti Charitable Trust Fund operate?

The Society Of Dilettanti Charitable Trust Fund operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Society Of Dilettanti Charitable Trust Fund a registered charity?

Yes — The Society Of Dilettanti Charitable Trust Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 274838.

Details

Address
7 Whimbrel Close
Sanderstead
Surrey
CR2 0RW
Registration Date
18 January 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
274838
Charity Number
274838

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Trustees

Charles Adam Laurie Sebag-Montefiore CBE Chair
CHARLES HENRY CATOR
Also governs 2 other charities
SIR HUGH ASHLEY ROBERTS
Also governs 1 other charity

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