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.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 85% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| 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 |
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 2024?
The Social Research Association reported total income of £644k and reported expenditure of £689k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Social Research Association?
The Social Research Association has a program ratio of 107.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
70 Hillside Avenue
CANTERBURY
Kent
CT2 8HA
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Also Known As
- The Scoial Reesearch Association
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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