SOCIETY OF BRITISH THEATRE DESIGNERS LIMITED
The Society of British Theatre Designers is a professional organisation run by designers for the benefit of designers. It was created to benefit theatre designers and their profession and to explore and further the role of the designer within the arts today.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves fell to £24,612 at the end of the year, which is below the stated policy target of a £5,000 cash reserve. The trustees confirm that the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The directors aim to hold a £5,000 cash reserve.” — page 10
Trustees
- Adrian Rees
- David Farley
- Kate Burnett
- Katie Scott
- Nicola Shaw
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £32k | £38k |
| 31/12/2024 | £38k | £31k |
| 31/12/2023 | £70k | £79k |
| 31/12/2022 | £47k | £22k |
| 31/12/2021 | £28k | £25k |
Common questions
Is SOCIETY OF BRITISH THEATRE DESIGNERS LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves fell to £24,612 at the end of the year, which is below the stated policy target of a £5,000 cash reserve. The trustees confirm that the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SOCIETY OF BRITISH THEATRE DESIGNERS LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SOCIETY OF BRITISH THEATRE DESIGNERS LIMITED as a grant recipient include MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | FY2024 | £5k | |
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | FY2023 | £2k |