the royal economic society

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups. The Royal Economic Society is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

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

To promote and foster the study of economic science, by means of publications, the annual conference and helping further the study of economics via the annual public lecture and the postgraduate conference.

Fundraising

See where The Royal Economic Society is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Country

Scotland Northern Ireland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,498,151

Latest Expenditure

£1,519,185

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 97.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 2.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £1,332,179

Other Trading £0

Investments £165,972

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,481,484

Raising Funds £37,701

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,498,151	£1,519,185	£1,481,484	£6,257,957	£6,257,957	14 / 97
2023	£1,521,457	£1,769,954	£1,733,621	£5,837,858	£5,759,600	12 / 76
2022	£1,406,171	£1,562,062	£1,524,969	£5,780,484	£5,710,846	10 / 0
2021	£1,491,315	£1,950,423	£1,911,374	£6,698,792	£6,675,356	9 / 0
2020	£1,253,763	£1,312,817	£1,275,362	£6,838,823	£6,815,568	8 / 0