THE SOCIETY OF DYERS AND COLOURISTS
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
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the Society's total equity in its SDCE Group investment has grown to £8.3 million, with shareholder funds increasing from £7.7 million in the prior period. The Directors report that commercial strategies are delivering sustainable business operations and long-term asset growth, utilizing retained profits to fund working capital and minimize borrowing. Cash returns on the Society's total investment of £445,600 were reported at 135% for the period.
What the accounts disclose
“The SDC wholly owned company, SDC International Ltd is UK based and has Directors appointed by The Society’s Board who are the post holders of the roles of Honorary Treasurer, CEO and ASEAN Region Manager.” — page 11
“Activity in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka is through SDC International India pvt Ltd (SDCIIL), a company registered in India (for Indian tax purposes).” — page 11
“The SDC wholly owned company, SDC International Ltd is UK based and has Directors appointed by The Society’s Board who are the post holders of the roles of Honorary Treasurer, CEO and ASEAN Region Manager.” — page 11
“Activity in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka is through SDC International India pvt Ltd (SDCIIL), a company registered in India (for Indian tax purposes).” — page 11
“The SDC wholly owned company, SDC International Ltd is UK based and has Directors appointed by The Society’s Board who are the post holders of the roles of Honorary Treasurer, CEO and ASEAN Region Manager. Activity in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka is through SDC International India pvt Ltd (SDCIIL), a company registered in India (for Indian tax purposes).” — page 11
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Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Dr Graham Clayton — Chief Executive Officer
- Ian Lewis — Chair of the Society's Board
- Stuart Wilkinson — President
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
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
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £7.4m | £7.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £6.5m | £6.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £6.5m | £5.5m |
| 31/12/2021 | £6.0m | £5.0m |
| 31/12/2020 | £4.9m | £4.5m |
Common questions
Is THE SOCIETY OF DYERS AND COLOURISTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the Society's total equity in its SDCE Group investment has grown to £8.3 million, with shareholder funds increasing from £7.7 million in the prior period. The Directors report that commercial strategies are delivering sustainable business operations and long-term asset growth, utilizing retained profits to fund working capital and minimize borrowing. Cash returns on the Society's total investment of £445,600 were reported at 135% for the period.
Who funds THE SOCIETY OF DYERS AND COLOURISTS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SOCIETY OF DYERS AND COLOURISTS as a grant recipient include THE COTTON INDUSTRY WAR MEMORIAL TRUST, THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COTTON INDUSTRY WAR MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | hosting several workshops in 2024 |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £8k | The Dyeing Industry |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | The Dyeing Industry |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Goldsmiths' Foundation | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- SOCIETY OF CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
- The Society for Cardiac Science and Technology LTD
- THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE CHARTERED SOCIETY OF DESIGNERS
- ROYAL SOCIETY OF PAINTERS IN WATER COLOURS
- THE INSTITUTION OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SOCIETY OF DYERS AND COLOURISTS | £7.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOCIETY OF CHEMICAL INDUSTRY | £4.4m | £150,001 - £160,000 | — | within | — | no doubt |
| The Society for Cardiac Science and Technology LTD | £193k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHARTERED SOCIETY OF DESIGNERS | £196k | £70,000 - £79,999 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF PAINTERS IN WATER COLOURS | £305k | — | 0 | unclear | 3.1% | no doubt |