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The Kipling Society

The Kipling Society is for anyone interested in the prose and verse and life and times of Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936). It organises meetings and other events with guest speakers, manages a website and other on-line presences, publishes a newsletter and a peer-reviewed quarterly journal, maintains a library, and organises writing competitions.

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Activities & Mission

The Kipling Society is for anyone interested in the prose and verse and life and times of Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936). It organises meetings and other events with guest speakers, manages a website and other on-line presences, publishes a newsletter and a peer-reviewed quarterly journal, maintains a library, and organises writing competitions.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,914
Latest Expenditure
£17,490

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 109.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 109.9%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£15,914
£17,4900 / 5
2023
£16,822
£12,5570 / 1
2022
£15,506
£19,4320 / 14
2021
£16,806
£25,2110 / 5
2020
£15,521
£13,3940 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Kipling Society

What does The Kipling Society do?

The Kipling Society is for anyone interested in the prose and verse and life and times of Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936). It organises meetings and other events with guest speakers, manages a website and other on-line presences, publishes a newsletter and a peer-reviewed quarterly journal, maintains a library, and organises writing competitions.

How much income did The Kipling Society report in 2024?

The Kipling Society reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £17k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Kipling Society registered as a charity?

The Kipling Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 November 1979 as charity number 278885. It has been registered for 47 years.

Who runs The Kipling Society?

The Kipling Society is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Alex Bubb. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Kipling Society operate?

The Kipling Society operates across 7 areas, including Australia, France, India and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Kipling Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Kipling Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 278885.

Details

Address
c/o Bay Tree House
Doomsday Garden
HORSHAM
RH13 6LB
Registration Date
30 November 1979
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
278885
Charity Number
278885

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Trustees

Dr Alex Bubb Chair
Andrew Scragg
Captain Christopher Morrison RN
Also governs 1 other charity
David Forsyth
Dr Erin Louttit
Dr Fred Lerner
DR MARY CECILY HAMER
Fiona Patricia Marie Renshaw
Ian Bell
John Walker
MICHAEL ROBERT KIPLING
Also governs 1 other charity
Paolo D'Indinosante
PROFESSOR JANET ELISABETH MONTEFIORE
Rufus Vaughan-Spruce

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