The Society Of Local Authority Chief Executives And Senior Managers (solace Group) LTD
Also known as: The Solace Foundation
The charity's aims focus on supporting social welfare through promoting efficiency and good practice in local government. Activities include: development and training for public service leaders; influencing public service policy debates based on membership expertise; building the integrity and reputation of public service management; supporting local public service leadership recruitment.
Activities & Mission
The charity's aims focus on supporting social welfare through promoting efficiency and good practice in local government. Activities include: development and training for public service leaders; influencing public service policy debates based on membership expertise; building the integrity and reputation of public service management; supporting local public service leadership recruitment.
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 14% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £10,823,737 | £10,638,499 | £3,653,319 | £1,943,873 | £1,189,234 | 50 / 84 |
| 2024 | £11,274,168 | £11,333,677 | £3,941,857 | £1,750,758 | £1,027,850 | 51 / 88 |
| 2023 | £10,606,205 | £10,605,580 | £3,236,385 | £1,798,367 | £1,184,156 | 46 / 68 |
| 2022 | £8,214,128 | £8,115,409 | £2,554,557 | £1,811,020 | £1,066,433 | 45 / 69 |
| 2021 | £7,408,793 | £7,136,417 | £2,014,188 | £1,709,461 | £1,022,765 | 38 / 48 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Society Of Local Authority Chief Executives And Senior Managers (solace Group) LTD
What does The Society Of Local Authority Chief Executives And Senior Managers (solace Group) LTD do?
The charity's aims focus on supporting social welfare through promoting efficiency and good practice in local government. Activities include: development and training for public service leaders; influencing public service policy debates based on membership expertise; building the integrity and reputation of public service management; supporting local public service leadership recruitment.
How much income did The Society Of Local Authority Chief Executives And Senior Managers (solace Group) LTD report in 2025?
The Society Of Local Authority Chief Executives And Senior Managers (solace Group) LTD reported total income of £10.82m and reported expenditure of £10.64m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Society Of Local Authority Chief Executives And Senior Managers (solace Group) LTD?
The Society Of Local Authority Chief Executives And Senior Managers (solace Group) LTD has a program ratio of 33.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Society Of Local Authority Chief Executives And Senior Managers (solace Group) LTD registered as a charity?
The Society Of Local Authority Chief Executives And Senior Managers (solace Group) LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 2001 as charity number 1084419. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs The Society Of Local Authority Chief Executives And Senior Managers (solace Group) LTD?
The Society Of Local Authority Chief Executives And Senior Managers (solace Group) LTD is governed by a board of 20 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Society Of Local Authority Chief Executives And Senior Managers (solace Group) LTD operate?
The Society Of Local Authority Chief Executives And Senior Managers (solace Group) LTD operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Society Of Local Authority Chief Executives And Senior Managers (solace Group) LTD a registered charity?
Yes — The Society Of Local Authority Chief Executives And Senior Managers (solace Group) LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084419.
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2 RED HALL COURT
WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF1 2UN
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Also Known As
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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