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the nelson society

The charity supports the general public. The Nelson Society is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Dorking and operates in England And Wales and Scotland.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The object of the Society is to advance public education in the life and achievements of Admiral Lord Nelson and other relevant subjects, by arranging talks, meetings, seminars and lectures, visits and expeditions, publishing books and papers, journals and other material, and supporting research and projects relevant to the aims of the Society.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£57,554
Latest Expenditure
£55,427

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 96.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 96.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£57,554£55,4270 / 10
2023£53,000£56,9880 / 20
2022£56,477£65,2070 / 10
2021£54,113£48,8810 / 15
2020£28,937£29,3180 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers