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The Cremation Society Of Great Britain

Also known as: The Cremation Society Limited

To promote the practice of cremation for the respectful disposal of the bodies of dead persons.

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Activities & Mission

To promote the practice of cremation for the respectful disposal of the bodies of dead persons.

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
£9,486,534
Latest Expenditure
£8,489,996

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 2.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 2.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 92.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £47,802
Other Trading £9,099,814
Investments £338,918
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £223,673
Raising Funds £7,856,867
Governance £11,195
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £409,456

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
£9,486,534
£8,489,996£223,673£3,097,946£13,310,66083 / 0
2024
£8,924,524
£7,937,894£193,786£14,930,913£12,465,00785 / 0
2023
£8,915,776
£7,927,949£191,263£13,825,714£11,503,33385 / 0
2022
£7,886,048
£7,697,498£186,414£12,925,737£10,797,49381 / 0
2021
£8,540,216
£7,560,801£195,971£12,933,652£10,792,16482 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Cremation Society Of Great Britain

What does The Cremation Society Of Great Britain do?

To promote the practice of cremation for the respectful disposal of the bodies of dead persons.

How much income did The Cremation Society Of Great Britain report in 2025?

The Cremation Society Of Great Britain reported total income of £9.49m and reported expenditure of £8.49m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Cremation Society Of Great Britain registered as a charity?

The Cremation Society Of Great Britain was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 June 1963 as charity number 209978. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The Cremation Society Of Great Britain?

The Cremation Society Of Great Britain is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is PROFESSOR HILARY JOYCE VINER OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Cremation Society Of Great Britain operate?

The Cremation Society Of Great Britain operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Cremation Society Of Great Britain a registered charity?

Yes — The Cremation Society Of Great Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 209978.

Details

Address
1st Floor
Brecon House
16/16a Albion Place
Maidstone
Kent
Registration Date
6 June 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
209978
Charity Number
209978

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Trustees

PROFESSOR HILARY JOYCE VINER OBE Chair
Deborah Ann Kerslake
Ian Michael Rudkin
Lucille Joan Furie
Professor Heather Ann Conway
Richard David Clarke
Also governs 1 other charity
Rt Revd Christopher Richard James Foster
Also governs 1 other charity
The LORD Rupert Charles DE MAULEY TD

Also Known As

  • The Cremation Society Limited

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14 May 2026
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