the study society

The charity supports the general public. The Study Society is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales.

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

It engages in a range of educational activities with lectures and seminars from a diverse set of speakers including scientists, philosophers, spiritual leaders, and artists. It produces a number of publications. It provides space to others who are working to advance public understanding of science, philosophy and the arts and maintains and develops Colet House as a key part of its charitable aims.

Fundraising

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Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£327,431

Latest Expenditure

£421,602

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 20.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 91.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 8.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,055,398

Charitable Activities £137,734

Other Trading £0

Investments £9,176

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £248,875

Raising Funds £22,691

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£327,431	£421,602				0 / 63
2023	£293,329	£366,412				0 / 79
2022	£302,809	£286,090				0 / 76
2021	£218,020	£287,422				0 / 65
2020	£1,202,308	£271,566	£248,875	£5,555,482	£407,000	4 / 105