swedenborg society

The charity supports the general public. Swedenborg Society is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales and Scotland.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where Swedenborg Society is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Country

Scotland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£496,646

Latest Expenditure

£708,939

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 40.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 83.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 22.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £617,194

Charitable Activities £13,572

Other Trading £8,930

Investments £343,778

Other Income £1,097

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £395,634

Raising Funds £76,073

Governance £30,543

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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