Spalding Gentlemen's Society

Hold and preserve collections of local and historical interest and extensive library, all available for public viewing and academic research

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Activities & Mission

Hold and preserve collections of local and historical interest and extensive library, all available for public viewing and academic research

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.

Local Authority

Lincolnshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£719,435

Latest Expenditure

£780,044

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 86% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 5.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 40% of UK Arts 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 £70,883

Charitable Activities £618,119

Other Trading £4,244

Investments £26,189

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £780,044

Raising Funds £0

Governance £43,744

Grants to Institutions £0

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£719,435	£780,044	£780,044	£1,522,028	£40,032	2 / 50
2023	£120,222	£213,490				0 / 50
2022	£966,127	£140,631	£140,631	£1,648,709	£257,355	1 / 60
2021	£134,106	£88,100				0 / 55
2020	£71,617	£55,669				0 / 75

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Spalding Gentlemen's Society

What does Spalding Gentlemen's Society do?

Hold and preserve collections of local and historical interest and extensive library, all available for public viewing and academic research

How much income did Spalding Gentlemen's Society report in 2024?

Spalding Gentlemen's Society reported total income of £719k and reported expenditure of £780k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Spalding Gentlemen's Society?

Spalding Gentlemen's Society has a program ratio of 108.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Spalding Gentlemen's Society registered as a charity?

Spalding Gentlemen's Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 April 1963 as charity number 216131. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Spalding Gentlemen's Society?

Spalding Gentlemen's Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Spalding Gentlemen's Society operate?

Spalding Gentlemen's Society operates in Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Spalding Gentlemen's Society a registered charity?

Yes — Spalding Gentlemen's Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 216131.