THE TEXTILE SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF THE HISTORY, ART AND DESIGN OF TEXTILES

Registered charity 288531 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as TEXSOC, THE TEXTILE SOCIETY

education through seminars,lectures,visits,meetings.exchange of information,publications.annual textile fair.financial support through awards and bursaries

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Latest income

£53k

Latest spending

£61k

Registered

1984

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £66,228 to £57,947, resulting in a net movement in cash funds of -£9,190 for the year. The trustees' policy is to maintain funds equal to at least one year's normal expenditure, a target which remains met despite the decline. The charity notes that while membership has increased, attendance at events has declined, requiring a balance between costs and time constraints.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: one year's normal expenditure (held: £58k)

“The trustees aim to maintain Funds equal to at least one year's normal expenditure.” — page 10

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

DR LINDA LOUISE BRASSINGTONchair
Clare Elizabeth Bungey
Desiree Isla Jeans · trustee of 1 other charity
Dr Frances Ellen Casey
Dr Joanne Jane Horton FRSA
Holly Elizabeth Walker
Jennifer Margaret Shellard
Lynn Setterington · trustee of 1 other charity
PROFESSOR EMERITA LESLEY ANNE MILLAR MBE · trustee of 1 other charity
Patricia Mary Antonia Frost
Roselind Sinclair MBE · trustee of 1 other charity
SALLY ELIZABETH LAKER · trustee of 1 other charity
Suzanne Lesley Smith

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2025	£53k	£61k
31/03/2024	£56k	£46k
31/03/2023	£44k	£40k
31/03/2022	£50k	£31k
31/03/2021	£14k	£26k

Common questions

Is THE TEXTILE SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF THE HISTORY, ART AND DESIGN OF TEXTILES financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £66,228 to £57,947, resulting in a net movement in cash funds of -£9,190 for the year. The trustees' policy is to maintain funds equal to at least one year's normal expenditure, a target which remains met despite the decline. The charity notes that while membership has increased, attendance at events has declined, requiring a balance between costs and time constraints. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.