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The Society Of Dyers And Colourists

Also known as: Sdc

Promote the advancement of technology both in the theory and in the practice of the creation and use of colour and colouring matter. Full details are available in the Objects contained in the SDC Royal Charter available via our website at www.sdc.org.uk

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Activities & Mission

Promote the advancement of technology both in the theory and in the practice of the creation and use of colour and colouring matter. Full details are available in the Objects contained in the SDC Royal Charter available via our website at www.sdc.org.uk

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 44 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£7,398,054
Latest Expenditure
£7,108,046

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 14.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 15.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 82.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,680
Charitable Activities £146,769
Other Trading £7,068,200
Investments £174,505
Other Income £6,900

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,096,044
Raising Funds £5,829,175
Governance £61,682
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £182,827

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
£7,398,054
£7,108,046£1,096,044£10,355,730£10,320,78156 / 80
2023
£6,476,457
£6,066,909£881,927£10,021,215£2,809,7688 / 91
2022
£6,526,479
£5,528,408£790,958£9,564,319£2,906,4598 / 80
2021
£5,957,243
£5,023,544£760,673£8,680,126£934,30039 / 85
2020
£4,947,852
£4,500,829£869,854£7,677,957£7,677,95743 / 70

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Society Of Dyers And Colourists

What does The Society Of Dyers And Colourists do?

Promote the advancement of technology both in the theory and in the practice of the creation and use of colour and colouring matter. Full details are available in the Objects contained in the SDC Royal Charter available via our website at www.sdc.org.uk

How much income did The Society Of Dyers And Colourists report in 2024?

The Society Of Dyers And Colourists reported total income of £7.40m and reported expenditure of £7.11m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Society Of Dyers And Colourists registered as a charity?

The Society Of Dyers And Colourists was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 November 1962 as charity number 212331. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Society Of Dyers And Colourists?

The Society Of Dyers And Colourists is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Society Of Dyers And Colourists operate?

The Society Of Dyers And Colourists operates across 44 areas, including Australia, Austria, Bangladesh and 41 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Society Of Dyers And Colourists a registered charity?

Yes — The Society Of Dyers And Colourists is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212331.

Details

Address
THE SOCIETY OF DYERS AND
COLOURISTS
PERKIN HOUSE
82 GRATTAN ROAD
BRADFORD
BD1 2LU
Registration Date
8 November 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
212331
Charity Number
212331

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Trustees

Adam Pursell
Dr Ela Manoj Dedhia
Dr Parikshit Goswami CCol ASDC
Dr Sivaramakumar Pariti CCol ASDC
Eamon Oliver Furey
Gavin Thatcher
Gopal Krishnan Santohki CCol FSDC
Ian Lewis
Jane Wood
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Sdc

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