the spiritualists' national union

The charity supports the general public. The Spiritualists' National Union is a registered charity whose purpose is religious activities. It delivers its work by providing advocacy, advice, or information. The charity is based in Essex and operates in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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

We promote SNU Spiritualism, administer a College, run educational courses, conduct examinations, award Certificates, Diplomas, etc., appoint Ministers and Officiants, promote spiritual healing, put on publicity events and conferences, publish literature, enrol Churches and individuals in membership, provide information, advice and support, act as Trustee for Churches, and promote missionary work.

Fundraising

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Country

Scotland Northern Ireland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£5,540,514

Latest Expenditure

£5,796,982

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 4.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £618,415

Charitable Activities £4,357,784

Other Trading £112,081

Investments £413,372

Other Income £38,862

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,739,124

Raising Funds £57,858

Governance £205,730

Grants to Institutions £758,123

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£5,540,514	£5,796,982	£5,739,124	£17,554,649	£16,420,068	79 / 160
2023	£5,253,315	£4,788,790	£4,782,433	£17,431,914	£17,431,914	58 / 70
2022	£3,652,894	£3,295,153	£3,246,147	£16,952,328	£6,045,003	63 / 160
2021	£2,726,785	£2,231,696	£2,114,234	£17,625,444	£6,900,460	63 / 160
2020	£2,151,465	£2,639,199	£2,619,775	£16,399,445	£6,791,285	63 / 160