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The Society of Dyers and Colourists

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About The Society of Dyers and Colourists

Promote the advancement of technology both in the theory and in the practice of the creation and use of colour and colouring matter. Full details are available in the Objects contained in the SDC Royal Charter available via our website at www.sdc.org.uk

Founded
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 15%
Peer average: 95%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.15
Program expenses£0.15 (£1.1 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Society of Dyers and Colourists is a registered science & technology nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1962 and has been operating for 64 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 87/100 for science & technology charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £7M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 6 community reviews with an average rating of 4.3/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.9/5 based on 7 reviews. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

The Society of Dyers and Colourists has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.

The Society of Dyers and Colourists is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Society of Dyers and Colourists has £7M in annual revenue. It allocates 15% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 95% for science & technology charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Society of Dyers and Colourists is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £7M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Society of Dyers and Colourists. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

The Society of Dyers and Colourists has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 15% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. The organization has a moderate Trustpilot rating of 3.9/5. Visit the The Society of Dyers and Colourists profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Promote the advancement of technology both in the theory and in the practice of the creation and use of colour and colouring matter. Full details are available in the Objects contained in the SDC Royal Charter available via our website at www.sdc.org.uk The Society of Dyers and Colourists is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1962.

Among science & technology charities registered in United Kingdom: The Society of Dyers and Colourists's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 15% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of £7M is well above the peer average of £1M.

The Society of Dyers and Colourists is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
15% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE SOCIETY OF DYERS AND COLOURISTS is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AD
Adam Pursell
Trustee

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Adam P••••••
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Dr E•• M•••• D•••••
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Dr P•••••••• G•••••• C••• A•••
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Dr S•••••••••••• P••••• C••• A•••
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Eamon O••••• F••••
Trustee
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Gavin T•••••••
Trustee
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Gopal K••••••• S••••••• C••• F•••
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Ian L••••
Trustee
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Jane W•••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Dyers, Colorists, Retailers, Brands Mull The Way Forward For Green Textiles At SDC Intl Conference - Textile Excellence
Nov 2025
www.textileexcellence.com
Form filed
£7.4M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£6.5M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£6.5M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£6.0M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Form filed
£4.9M revenue
FY2020
CCEW

Donor reviews (6)

4.3 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot

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★★★★★ This was an excellent presentation…

This was an excellent presentation showing the basic principles of the technology.

Mick Coll Donor · Mar 26, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★ Unique and Informative

The two session were unique and provided information that was different from the usual dyeing's done in production lines at the present. The efforts taken by both speakers are highly appreciated , their efforts will provide a path for others who want to walk on them.

Yogesh Gaikwad Donor · Mar 26, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★ Very good presentation from the two…

Very good presentation from the two ladies. I was especially interested in the dyeing segments in each presentation as I am a retired textile dyer. I have been doing some experimental work myself in applying natural dyes that I have extracted from flowers,plants ,trees etc at the garden centre I volunteer at.

Elliot Patterson Donor · Mar 26, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★ Imogo webinar

The talk was interesting, but short on detail, especially on costs. There was no information as to what dye classes could be used, only that only cellulosic fabrics could be processed. Rather disappointing overall.

Colin Senior Donor · Mar 26, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★★ A very interesting and informative…

A very interesting and informative presentation which I thoroughly enjoyed and am sure that I will continue to refer to. Kath.

Kathleen Goodman Donor · Mar 26, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★★ Excellent webinar

Excellent webinar clearly presented.

Trevor Donor · Mar 26, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Society of Dyers and Colourists This page 73 £7.4 million 15%
Birmingham and Solihull Women'S Aid 89 £8.3 million 97%
Women in Prison Limited 87 £3.8 million 100%
Prison Reform Trust 87 £2.0 million 95%
Age Uk Richmond Upon Thames 87 £2.4 million 95%
Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation … 87 £3.9 million 84%
New Philanthropy Capital 87 £3.2 million 97%
British Association for the Advancement of Science 87 £6.4 million 97%
National Centre For Universities and Business 87 £2.9 million 97%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Donor reviews (external)
Trustpilot consumer reviews
Community reviews (verified email)
GiveRadar Community Reviews - 6 verified review(s) on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Society of Dyers and Colourists

What is The Society of Dyers and Colourists?
The Society of Dyers and Colourists is a science & technology nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Promote the advancement of technology both in the theory and in the practice of the creation and use of colour and colouring matter. Full details are available in the Objects contained in the SDC Royal Charter available via our website at www.sdc.org.uk
When was The Society of Dyers and Colourists founded?
The Society of Dyers and Colourists was founded in 1962.
Where is The Society of Dyers and Colourists located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is The Society of Dyers and Colourists's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 15% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Society of Dyers and Colourists trustworthy?
The Society of Dyers and Colourists has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The Society of Dyers and Colourists's website?
https://www.sdc.org.uk
Are donations to The Society of Dyers and Colourists tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.