The P.d. James Memorial Fund
Also known as: The Pension Fund of the Incorporated Society of Authors, Playwrights and Composers, The Society of Authors Pension Fund
Provides a limited number of pensions to authors who have been members of the Society of Authors for more than 10 years
Activities & Mission
Provides a limited number of pensions to authors who have been members of the Society of Authors for more than 10 years
Grants
The P.d. James Memorial Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £69,392
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £46,842 | £69,392 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £53,359 | £74,413 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £61,250 | £71,005 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £47,563 | £71,570 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £39,143 | £65,817 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The P.d. James Memorial Fund
What does The P.d. James Memorial Fund do?
Provides a limited number of pensions to authors who have been members of the Society of Authors for more than 10 years
How much income did The P.d. James Memorial Fund report in 2025?
The P.d. James Memorial Fund reported total income of £47k and reported expenditure of £69k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The P.d. James Memorial Fund registered as a charity?
The P.d. James Memorial Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 January 1963 as charity number 212401. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The P.d. James Memorial Fund?
The P.d. James Memorial Fund is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The P.d. James Memorial Fund operate?
The P.d. James Memorial Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The P.d. James Memorial Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The P.d. James Memorial Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212401.
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Trustees
Also Known As
- The Pension Fund of the Incorporated Society of Authors, Playwrights and Composers
- The Society of Authors Pension Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated