DESIGNER BOOKBINDERS
provides advocacy/advice/information, educates, sponsors and undertakes research on Bookbinding
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £34,270 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total funds amounting to £72,716. The trustees state that the charity aims to maintain unallocated reserves equivalent to one year's subscription income, a target they confirm has been met. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to maintain unallocated reserves equivalent to one year's subscription income, this is deemed prudent and has been met this year.” — page 5
Trustees
- Stuart George Brockmanchair
- Amy Marie Kitcherside
- Angela James
- Ethel Mercedes
- Kaori Maki
- Linda Rosemary Miles
- Nesta Davies
- Rachel Ward-Sale
- Richard Beadsmoore
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £127k | £110k |
| 31/12/2024 | £176k | £142k |
| 31/12/2023 | £98k | £107k |
| 31/12/2022 | £86k | £90k |
| 31/12/2021 | £76k | £74k |
Common questions
Is DESIGNER BOOKBINDERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £34,270 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total funds amounting to £72,716. The trustees state that the charity aims to maintain unallocated reserves equivalent to one year's subscription income, a target they confirm has been met. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DESIGNER BOOKBINDERS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DESIGNER BOOKBINDERS as a grant recipient include BOOKER PRIZE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOOKER PRIZE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £13k | |
| BOOKER PRIZE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £12k | |
| BOOKER PRIZE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £12k | Donations and Grants |