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The Fawcett Society

Also known as: Fawcett

The Fawcett Society is the leading UK charity campaigning for gender equality and women's rights.We publish compelling research to educate, inform and lead the debate; we bring together politicians, academics, grassroots activists and wider civil society to develop innovative, practical solutions; we work with employers & in schools and we campaign with women and men to make change happen.

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Activities & Mission

The Fawcett Society is the leading UK charity campaigning for gender equality and women's rights.We publish compelling research to educate, inform and lead the debate; we bring together politicians, academics, grassroots activists and wider civil society to develop innovative, practical solutions; we work with employers & in schools and we campaign with women and men to make change happen.

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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
£648,309
Latest Expenditure
£652,313

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 85.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 14.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £603,050
Charitable Activities £3,275
Other Trading £31,548
Investments £10,436
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £558,085
Raising Funds £94,228
Governance £0
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£648,309
£652,313£558,085£408,711£293,9886 / 0
2024
£550,391
£683,593£614,430£412,715£412,7159 / 0
2023
£693,604
£657,232£583,102£545,917£340,2879 / 17
2022
£931,421
£983,324£901,350£509,545£301,34112 / 6
2021
£1,092,009
£1,026,196£924,649£561,448£325,64811 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Fawcett Society

What does The Fawcett Society do?

The Fawcett Society is the leading UK charity campaigning for gender equality and women's rights.We publish compelling research to educate, inform and lead the debate; we bring together politicians, academics, grassroots activists and wider civil society to develop innovative, practical solutions; we work with employers & in schools and we campaign with women and men to make change happen.

How much income did The Fawcett Society report in 2025?

The Fawcett Society reported total income of £648k and reported expenditure of £652k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Fawcett Society registered as a charity?

The Fawcett Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 March 2005 as charity number 1108769. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs The Fawcett Society?

The Fawcett Society is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Fawcett Society operate?

The Fawcett Society operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Fawcett Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Fawcett Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108769.

Details

Address
The Fawcett Society
27-31 Carlton Road
NOTTINGHAM
NG3 2DG
Registration Date
31 March 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3938768
Charity Number
1108769

Trustees

Anne Alexander
Anum Qaisar
Daisy Ayliffe
FARAH NAZEER
Jill Greenfield
Leanne Sheldon
Lynn Deborah Roberts
Paola Uccellari
Rebecca McMurray

Also Known As

  • Fawcett

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