The Royal Economic Society
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.
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.
Grants
The Royal Economic Society makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £1,636,991
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training
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 Efficiency
Higher than 14% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 292). How is this calculated?
Higher than 67% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 73% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £2,423,358 | £1,636,991 | £1,599,000 | £7,238,217 | £7,238,217 | 14 / 100 |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Royal Economic Society
What does The Royal Economic Society do?
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.
How much income did The Royal Economic Society report in 2025?
The Royal Economic Society reported total income of £2.42m and reported expenditure of £1.64m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Economic Society?
The Royal Economic Society has a program ratio of 66.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 292 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Economic Society registered as a charity?
The Royal Economic Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 May 1964 as charity number 231508. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Royal Economic Society?
The Royal Economic Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Emeritus Professor Sir Vito Antonio Muscatelli. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Economic Society operate?
The Royal Economic Society operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Royal Economic Society a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Economic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 231508.
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Other notable Arts charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated