the social research association

The charity supports other defined groups and the general public. The Social Research Association is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Kent and operates in Ireland, Scotland, and various other locations.

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

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.

Fundraising

See where The Social Research Association is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Country

Ireland Scotland Northern Ireland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£643,862

Latest Expenditure

£689,409

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 6.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £542,998

Other Trading £0

Investments £755

Other Income £100,109

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £689,409

Raising Funds £0

Governance £41,440

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£643,862	£689,409	£689,409	£441,520	£441,520	0 / 20
2023	£683,532	£653,146	£653,146	£487,067	£487,067	6 / 45
2022	£612,134	£481,004	£481,004	£456,681	£456,681	5 / 47
2021	£558,415	£437,297	£437,297	£325,551	£325,551	5 / 57
2020	£457,776	£466,538				0 / 80