Academy Of Social Sciences

Also known as: Academy of Learned Societies for the Social Sciences, The Academy, The Academy of Social Sciences

The voice of the social sciences in the UK for the public benefit. We exist to promote the social sciences in the UK for the public benefit. We share knowledge and understanding of the social sciences and how they benefit society; we encourage evidence-led social science input to policy; and we recognise excellence through the award of Fellowship.

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£774,945

Latest Expenditure

£728,208

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 54% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 44% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 31% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £720,976

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £22,901

Investments £31,068

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £707,657

Raising Funds £20,551

Governance £31,253

Grants to Institutions £81,032

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£774,945	£728,208	£707,657	£709,568	£301,280	9 / 120
2023	£702,371	£643,681	£629,319	£654,134	£286,269	10 / 60
2022	£604,701	£756,863	£731,645	£589,783	£258,255	10 / 60
2021	£617,482	£629,631	£612,387	£694,806	£206,139	10 / 60
2020	£725,076	£537,511	£519,471	£706,955	£142,756	10 / 60

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Frequently asked questions about Academy Of Social Sciences

What does Academy Of Social Sciences do?

How much income did Academy Of Social Sciences report in 2024?

Academy Of Social Sciences reported total income of £775k and reported expenditure of £728k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Academy Of Social Sciences?

Academy Of Social Sciences has a program ratio of 91.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Academy Of Social Sciences registered as a charity?

Academy Of Social Sciences was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 September 2001 as charity number 1088537. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Academy Of Social Sciences?

Academy Of Social Sciences is governed by a board of 20 trustees. The chair of trustees is William Nicholas Hutton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Academy Of Social Sciences operate?

Academy Of Social Sciences operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Academy Of Social Sciences a registered charity?

Yes — Academy Of Social Sciences is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1088537.