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The Social Research Association

Also known as: The Scoial Reesearch Association

Promoting high quality standards of social research, we seek to represent, support, connect and inform our members and the wider social research community. We do this with a range of events, workshops for the general public and practicing social researchers, training, and freely-available publications. Our website provides a wide range of information.

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Activities & Mission

Promoting high quality standards of social research, we seek to represent, support, connect and inform our members and the wider social research community. We do this with a range of events, workshops for the general public and practicing social researchers, training, and freely-available publications. Our website provides a wide range of information.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£690,237
Latest Expenditure
£644,137

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £592,126
Other Trading £0
Investments £760
Other Income £97,531

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £644,137
Raising Funds £0
Governance £3,142
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£690,237
£644,137£644,137£487,620£341,1198 / 20
2024
£643,862
£689,409£689,409£441,520£441,5200 / 20
2023
£683,532
£653,146£653,146£487,067£487,0676 / 45
2022
£612,134
£481,004£481,004£456,681£456,6815 / 47
2021
£558,415
£437,297£437,297£325,551£325,5515 / 57

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Social Research Association

What does The Social Research Association do?

Promoting high quality standards of social research, we seek to represent, support, connect and inform our members and the wider social research community. We do this with a range of events, workshops for the general public and practicing social researchers, training, and freely-available publications. Our website provides a wide range of information.

How much income did The Social Research Association report in 2025?

The Social Research Association reported total income of £690k and reported expenditure of £644k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Social Research Association registered as a charity?

The Social Research Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 May 2008 as charity number 1123940. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Social Research Association?

The Social Research Association is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Edward Dunn. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Social Research Association operate?

The Social Research Association operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Social Research Association a registered charity?

Yes — The Social Research Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123940.

Details

Address
Post box 1249
70 Hillside Avenue
CANTERBURY
Kent
CT2 8HA
Registration Date
1 May 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4035331
Charity Number
1123940

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Trustees

Edward Dunn Chair
Beth Jane Moon
Curtis James Marshall
Daniel Stunell
Dr Kirstie Anne Hewlett
Dr Rachel Gwenllian Hughes
India Thompson
Joy Dobbs
Also governs 1 other charity
Laura Wilson
Lee Chan
Victoria Harkness

Also Known As

  • The Scoial Reesearch Association

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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