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Society For French Studies

The Society for French Studies, the oldest and leading learned association for French studies in the UK and Ireland, exists to promote teaching and research in French studies in higher education.

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Activities & Mission

The Society for French Studies, the oldest and leading learned association for French studies in the UK and Ireland, exists to promote teaching and research in French studies in higher education.

Grants

Society For French Studies makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2024)
£207,370
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£143,003
Latest Expenditure
£207,370

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 145.0%
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
£143,003
£207,3700 / 0
2023
£145,855
£124,7860 / 20
2022
£124,076
£133,4120 / 0
2021
£93,344
£138,6380 / 0
2020
£110,813
£141,5130 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Society For French Studies

What does Society For French Studies do?

The Society for French Studies, the oldest and leading learned association for French studies in the UK and Ireland, exists to promote teaching and research in French studies in higher education.

How much income did Society For French Studies report in 2024?

Society For French Studies reported total income of £143k and reported expenditure of £207k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Society For French Studies registered as a charity?

Society For French Studies was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 November 1999 as charity number 1078038. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Society For French Studies?

Society For French Studies is governed by a board of 22 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Society For French Studies operate?

Society For French Studies operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Society For French Studies a registered charity?

Yes — Society For French Studies is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1078038.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
3 November 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3965205
Charity Number
1078038

Trustees

Dr Azzedine Haddour
Dr Catherine Emerson
Dr Emma Gilby
Dr Fionnuala Elisabeth Sinclair
Dr James Illingworth
Dr Jennifer Rushworth
Dr Joanne Brueton
Dr John McKeane
Dr Kate Foster
Dr Kathryn Jones
Dr Martin Paul Vernon Crowley
Dr Martine Siptje Helina Williams
Dr Richard Mason
Dr Sinan John-Richards
Dr Thomas Baldwin
Elly Walters
Prof Diana Holmes
Prof Siobhan Janet McIlvanney
Professor Joseph Harris
Professor Nicholas Harrison
Professor Nina Parish
PROFESSOR PAUL HEGARTY

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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