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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.

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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
£11,754
Latest Expenditure
£20,364

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 173.3%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£11,754
£20,3640 / 4
2024
£35,224
£29,0650 / 11
2023
£23,650
£30,4350 / 8
2022
£25,328
£18,9790 / 8
2021
£23,055
£20,9220 / 10

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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 2025?

Society For Co-Operation In Russian And Soviet Studies reported total income of £12k and reported expenditure of £20k for the financial year ending 2025, 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 13 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
28 May 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3998551
Charity Number
1104012

Trustees

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

Also Known As

  • Scrss

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