Tiles and Architectural Ceramics Society
Analysis
Tiles and Architectural Ceramics Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Coventry. It was registered in May 1984, 42 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Tiles and Architectural Ceramics Society reported income of £10k and spending of £12k, spending 121% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £17k to £10k (-40%), an average of -12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 55%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Tiles and Architectural Ceramics Society sits at the 32nd percentile: it is larger than about 32% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 31st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Stanmer with Falmer Parish Hall (£10k), The Dvorak Society (£10k) and The Dovercourt Choral Society (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The study, recording and preservation of information and other material relating to tiles and architectural ceramics by way of education and guidance. We publish an annual academic journal and a less formal magazine. We arrange meetings, visits, lectures and similar activities both for members and the public. We encourage and provide information for conservation and artistic endeavour.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Stanmer with Falmer Parish Hall | Brighton | £10k |
| The Dvorak Society | Staffordshire | £10k |
| The Dovercourt Choral Society | Essex | £10k |
| The Surtees Society | Durham | £10k |