The Honourable The Irish Society

THE OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY SHALL BE THE PROMOTION OF ANY EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY OF THE COUNTY OF LONDONDERRY AND NEIGHBOURING AREAS

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Activities & Mission

THE OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY SHALL BE THE PROMOTION OF ANY EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY OF THE COUNTY OF LONDONDERRY AND NEIGHBOURING AREAS

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.

Country

Northern Ireland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£611,416

Latest Expenditure

£681,759

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 110.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 98.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 9.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £94,490

Charitable Activities £121,299

Other Trading £146,798

Investments £239,401

Other Income £9,428

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £674,491

Raising Funds £7,268

Governance £54,086

Grants to Institutions £211,917

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£611,416	£681,759	£674,491	£14,836,615	£14,137,912	5 / 0
2024	£684,103	£792,254	£788,636	£12,332,712	£12,156,390	6 / 0
2023	£677,362	£636,050	£629,452	£12,065,529	£11,724,478	6 / 0
2022	£648,825	£575,520	£556,355	£12,318,425	£11,987,374	6 / 0
2021	£654,228	£606,017	£572,104	£12,437,326	£12,105,405	6 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Honourable The Irish Society

What does The Honourable The Irish Society do?

THE OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY SHALL BE THE PROMOTION OF ANY EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY OF THE COUNTY OF LONDONDERRY AND NEIGHBOURING AREAS

How much income did The Honourable The Irish Society report in 2025?

The Honourable The Irish Society reported total income of £611k and reported expenditure of £682k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Honourable The Irish Society registered as a charity?

The Honourable The Irish Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 February 2013 as charity number 1150776. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Honourable The Irish Society?

The Honourable The Irish Society is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alderman Vincent Keaveny CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Honourable The Irish Society operate?

The Honourable The Irish Society operates in Northern Ireland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Honourable The Irish Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Honourable The Irish Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150776.