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Imperial Society Of Knights Bachelor

TO UPHOLD THE STATUS, DIGNITY AND STANDING OF KNIGHTS BACHELOR AND TO SUPPORT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES, INCLUDING THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND RELIGION, THE MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT AND IMPROVEMENT OF HOSPITALS AND OF THOSE AFFLICTED BY ILLNESS OR DISEASE; THE MAINTENANCE OF OUR CHAPEL, AND ANY OTHER OBJECTIVE WHICH IS EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE

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Activities & Mission

TO UPHOLD THE STATUS, DIGNITY AND STANDING OF KNIGHTS BACHELOR AND TO SUPPORT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES, INCLUDING THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND RELIGION, THE MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT AND IMPROVEMENT OF HOSPITALS AND OF THOSE AFFLICTED BY ILLNESS OR DISEASE; THE MAINTENANCE OF OUR CHAPEL, AND ANY OTHER OBJECTIVE WHICH IS EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE

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.

Show all 9 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£115,922
Latest Expenditure
£178,145

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 20.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 8% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 60.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 3% of UK Health 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 £553,112
Charitable Activities £29,900
Other Trading £0
Investments £13,540
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £119,715
Raising Funds £0
Governance £72,299
Grants to Institutions £21,526
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£115,922
£178,1450 / 0
2024
£117,559
£144,3180 / 0
2023
£138,159
£189,8240 / 0
2022
£76,480
£139,8980 / 0
2021
£596,552
£119,715£119,715£1,143,569£696,0122 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Imperial Society Of Knights Bachelor

What does Imperial Society Of Knights Bachelor do?

TO UPHOLD THE STATUS, DIGNITY AND STANDING OF KNIGHTS BACHELOR AND TO SUPPORT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES, INCLUDING THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND RELIGION, THE MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT AND IMPROVEMENT OF HOSPITALS AND OF THOSE AFFLICTED BY ILLNESS OR DISEASE; THE MAINTENANCE OF OUR CHAPEL, AND ANY OTHER OBJECTIVE WHICH IS EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE

How much income did Imperial Society Of Knights Bachelor report in 2025?

Imperial Society Of Knights Bachelor reported total income of £116k and reported expenditure of £178k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Imperial Society Of Knights Bachelor?

Imperial Society Of Knights Bachelor has a program ratio of 20.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Imperial Society Of Knights Bachelor registered as a charity?

Imperial Society Of Knights Bachelor was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 August 1986 as charity number 294638. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs Imperial Society Of Knights Bachelor?

Imperial Society Of Knights Bachelor is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is The Rt Hon Sir Gary Hickinbottom. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Imperial Society Of Knights Bachelor operate?

Imperial Society Of Knights Bachelor operates across 9 areas, including Australia, Belgium, Canada and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Imperial Society Of Knights Bachelor a registered charity?

Yes — Imperial Society Of Knights Bachelor is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 294638.

Details

Address
Imperial Society of Knights Bachelo
Magnesia House
6 Playhouse Yard
LONDON
EC4V 5EX
Registration Date
5 August 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
294638
Charity Number
294638

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Trustees

The Rt Hon Sir Gary Hickinbottom Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Sir Andrew Parmley PhD
Also governs 2 other charities
Sir Anthony Everington
SIR BEN KINGSLEY
Sir Christopher Greenwood GBE CMG QC
Sir Mark Rowley QPM
SIR MICHAEL GRIFFITHS
SIR MICHAEL HIRST
Also governs 1 other charity
SIR PRITPAL SINGH
Sir Roger Fry CBE
The Rt Hon Sir Peter Riddell CBE
THE RT HON SIR TONY BALDRY

Sectors & Classifications

Health Religion Social welfare

Data & trust

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