The Bradford Textile Society Trust
Analysis
The Bradford Textile Society Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bradford. It was registered in October 1967, 59 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The Bradford Textile Society Trust reported income of £30k and spending of £29k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income fell from £30k to £30k (-1.6%), an average of -0.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 31%. Over the whole period it spent 89% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Bradford Textile Society Trust sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ashlyns School Association Charity (£30k), The Parents Association of Beechwood Sacred Heart School (£30k) and Fund for Action Through Education (£30k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Monthly lecture meetings, an annual Design Competition open to students and designers throughout the UK, an annual Design Seminar, and an annual Dinner
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ashlyns School Association Charity | Berkhamsted | £30k |
| The Parents Association of Beechwood Sacred Heart School | Tunbridge Wells | £30k |
| Fund for Action Through Education | Berkshire | £30k |
| The Friends of St John Fisher School | Pinner | £30k |