THE BAKELITE DESIGN TRUST

About THE BAKELITE DESIGN TRUST

THE BAKELITE DESIGN TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1193655). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 57/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE BAKELITE DESIGN TRUST reported a total income of £10 and total expenditure of £115, a spending ratio of 1150% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE BAKELITE DESIGN TRUST describes its activities as follows: The Bakelite Design Trust promotes the conservation and significance of historical plastics since 1850, principally Bakelite, in everyday life for the general public, students and designers, lifelong learning, reminiscence and enjoyment. This includes education on environmental considerations. It uses access to collections, archives and online as resources to benefit people across the country. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 1150.0% of income spent on charitable work