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Society For Co-Operation In Russian And Soviet Studies

Also known as: Scrss

Reference library, photographic archive and SCRSS archive from 1924, when the society was founded, to present day. Loan library of classic and contemporary Russian fiction and a range of other subjects. Russian language seminars, regular lectures, films and other events. Members' information digest three times a year and events email mailing list of Russian related events.

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Activities & Mission

Reference library, photographic archive and SCRSS archive from 1924, when the society was founded, to present day. Loan library of classic and contemporary Russian fiction and a range of other subjects. Russian language seminars, regular lectures, films and other events. Members' information digest three times a year and events email mailing list of Russian related events.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£35,224
Latest Expenditure
£29,065

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 82.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 82.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£35,224
£29,0650 / 11
2023
£23,650
£30,4350 / 8
2022
£25,328
£18,9790 / 8
2021
£23,055
£20,9220 / 10
2020
£21,738
£20,5570 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Society For Co-Operation In Russian And Soviet Studies

What does Society For Co-Operation In Russian And Soviet Studies do?

Reference library, photographic archive and SCRSS archive from 1924, when the society was founded, to present day. Loan library of classic and contemporary Russian fiction and a range of other subjects. Russian language seminars, regular lectures, films and other events. Members' information digest three times a year and events email mailing list of Russian related events.

How much income did Society For Co-Operation In Russian And Soviet Studies report in 2024?

Society For Co-Operation In Russian And Soviet Studies reported total income of £35k and reported expenditure of £29k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Society For Co-Operation In Russian And Soviet Studies registered as a charity?

Society For Co-Operation In Russian And Soviet Studies was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 May 2004 as charity number 1104012. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Society For Co-Operation In Russian And Soviet Studies?

Society For Co-Operation In Russian And Soviet Studies is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ralph Gibson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Society For Co-Operation In Russian And Soviet Studies operate?

Society For Co-Operation In Russian And Soviet Studies operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Society For Co-Operation In Russian And Soviet Studies a registered charity?

Yes — Society For Co-Operation In Russian And Soviet Studies is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1104012.

Details

Address
Society For Co-Operation in Russian
& Soviet Stu
320 Brixton Road
LONDON
SW9 6AB
Registration Date
28 May 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3998551
Charity Number
1104012

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Trustees

Ralph Gibson Chair
Andrew Jameson
Bethany Aylward
Christine Barnard
Christine Lindey
Claire Weiss
Diana Elizabeth Turner
Jane Rosen
Kate Clark
Meirian Jump
Michael Costello
Philip Roy Matthews
PROF BILL BOWRING
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Jeremy Hicks
Wendy Jane Ansley

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Scrss

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