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The English Association

Promotes the knowledge,understanding and enjoyment of the English language and its literatures and fosters good practice in its teaching and learning at all levels by holding conferences, lectures and other meetings to respond to the professional needs of teachers and lecturers in all education areas, and by publishing a range of journals, books, papers and leaflets.

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Activities & Mission

Promotes the knowledge,understanding and enjoyment of the English language and its literatures and fosters good practice in its teaching and learning at all levels by holding conferences, lectures and other meetings to respond to the professional needs of teachers and lecturers in all education areas, and by publishing a range of journals, books, papers and leaflets.

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
£245,260
Latest Expenditure
£198,250

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 80.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 80.8%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£245,260
£198,2500 / 50
2024
£230,712
£82,2930 / 50
2023
£239,940
£148,5580 / 60
2022
£224,155
£141,8330 / 0
2021
£215,293
£375,3000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The English Association

What does The English Association do?

Promotes the knowledge,understanding and enjoyment of the English language and its literatures and fosters good practice in its teaching and learning at all levels by holding conferences, lectures and other meetings to respond to the professional needs of teachers and lecturers in all education areas, and by publishing a range of journals, books, papers and leaflets.

How much income did The English Association report in 2025?

The English Association reported total income of £245k and reported expenditure of £198k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The English Association registered as a charity?

The English Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 July 2008 as charity number 1124890. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The English Association?

The English Association is governed by a board of 20 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The English Association operate?

The English Association operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The English Association a registered charity?

Yes — The English Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1124890.

Details

Address
English Association
Senate House (room 244)
Malet Street
London
WC1E 7HU
Registration Date
8 July 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4040076
Charity Number
1124890

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Trustees

Barbara Davidson
Cassandra Martin
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Fiona Margaret Douglas
Dr Lorna Ann Robinson
Elizabeth Mary Draper
Helen Wallace
Julia Morris
Katherine Anne Stone
Kirstie Hewett
Kirsty Armstrong
Lucy Cuthbertson
Matthew Robin Carnaby
Professor Alexander John Peter Thomson
Professor Anshuman Ahmed Mondal
Professor David Duff FEA
Professor Greg Walker FEA
PROFESSOR JENNIFER RICHARDS
Professor Katherine Isobel Baxter
PROFESSOR MARTIN HALLIWELL FEA
Tracey Maloney

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