the social market foundation

The charity supports the general public. The Social Market Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing advocacy, advice, or information. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales.

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

Holding events, conducting research and publication of books to promote public discussion on the performance of markets and the social framework in which they operate, with the aim to influence the development of policy to promote the effective operations of markets with due regard to social justice.

Fundraising

See where The Social Market Foundation is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£951,287

Latest Expenditure

£961,411

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 8.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 8.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 91.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £130,157

Charitable Activities £820,881

Other Trading £249

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £84,541

Raising Funds £876,870

Governance £5,685

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£951,287	£961,411	£84,541	£352,859	£352,859	14 / 0
2023	£1,054,861	£977,559	£96,983	£362,983	£362,983	14 / 0
2022	£857,605	£822,459	£822,459	£285,681	£279,544	12 / 0
2021	£696,610	£689,339	£689,339	£250,535	£250,535	11 / 0
2020	£881,059	£810,363	£662,176	£243,264	£236,503	11 / 0