Swedenborg Society
Publishing and selling the works of Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) and biographies and studies of his influence. Maintaining a library and holding lectures and meetings connected with the same.
Activities & Mission
Publishing and selling the works of Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) and biographies and studies of his influence. Maintaining a library and holding lectures and meetings connected with the same.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 293). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £496,646 | £708,939 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2023 | £479,104 | £643,123 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2022 | £467,072 | £545,108 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2021 | £984,571 | £471,707 | £395,634 | £21,381,604 | £686,379 | 8 / 5 |
| 2020 | £504,663 | £408,397 | £344,674 | £19,932,315 | £328,852 | 9 / 8 |
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Frequently asked questions about Swedenborg Society
What does Swedenborg Society do?
Publishing and selling the works of Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) and biographies and studies of his influence. Maintaining a library and holding lectures and meetings connected with the same.
How much income did Swedenborg Society report in 2024?
Swedenborg Society reported total income of £497k and reported expenditure of £709k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Swedenborg Society?
Swedenborg Society has a program ratio of 40.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 293 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Swedenborg Society registered as a charity?
Swedenborg Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 March 1964 as charity number 209172. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Swedenborg Society?
Swedenborg Society is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Swedenborg Society operate?
Swedenborg Society operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Swedenborg Society a registered charity?
Yes — Swedenborg Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 209172.
Details
21 Bloomsbury Way
London
WC1A 2TH
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- 30 July 2026
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