THE CHARTERED SOCIETY OF DESIGNERS
To promote and advance for the benefit of the community sound principles of design
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £38,350 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted funds to £154,727. The trustees note that reserves are reduced but remain under review, with the forthcoming disposal of office property intended to strengthen the Society's financial position. Despite rising mortgage interest and property depreciation, operating expenditure has been tightly controlled.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees receiving total employment benefits (excluding employer pension costs) in the band range of £70,000 to £79,999 was 1” — page 14
“The number of employees receiving total employment benefits (excluding employer pension costs) in the band range of £70,000 to £79,999 was 1” — page 14
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- David Callcott PCSD
- David Hopwood MCSD
- Jake Quintin Leith PPCSD FRSA
- Maggie Law PCSD
- Peta Miller FCSD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £196k | £234k |
| 31/12/2023 | £213k | £244k |
| 31/12/2022 | £220k | £264k |
| 31/12/2021 | £212k | £247k |
| 31/12/2020 | £255k | £215k |
Common questions
Is THE CHARTERED SOCIETY OF DESIGNERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £38,350 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted funds to £154,727. The trustees note that reserves are reduced but remain under review, with the forthcoming disposal of office property intended to strengthen the Society's financial position. Despite rising mortgage interest and property depreciation, operating expenditure has been tightly controlled. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE CHARTERED SOCIETY OF DESIGNERS earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,000 - £79,999 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £420k |
| THE CALLEVA FOUNDATION | 1 | £222k |
| BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £140k |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £110k |
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £85k |
| THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £45k |
| HANDSPARK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
Charities like this
- SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES OF LONDON
- THE SOCIETY OF THE FAITH (INCORPORATED)
- THE ABBEYFIELD SANDERSTEAD SOCIETY LIMITED
- DESIGNABILITY CHARITY LIMITED
- ROYAL SOCIETY OF PAINTER-PRINTMAKERS
- THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHARTERED SOCIETY OF DESIGNERS | £196k | £70,000 - £79,999 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES OF LONDON | £2.6m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY OF THE FAITH (INCORPORATED) | £198k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ABBEYFIELD SANDERSTEAD SOCIETY LIMITED | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DESIGNABILITY CHARITY LIMITED | £1.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF PAINTER-PRINTMAKERS | £123k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |