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the tolkien society

The charity supports children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies, and other defined groups. The Tolkien Society is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Bicester 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

To educate the public in, and promote research into, the life and works of Professor John Ronald Reul Tolkien CBE.

Fundraising

See where The Tolkien Society is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£273,668
Latest Expenditure
£213,332

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 78.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 78.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£273,668£213,3320 / 50
2023£305,320£239,7180 / 50
2022£216,703£151,2760 / 60
2021£196,492£117,8860 / 50
2020£101,387£93,2310 / 44

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Details

Address
3 Tithe Barn
Merton
Bicester
OX25 2NF
Registration Date
7 July 1977
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
273809
Charity Number
273809

Trustees

Daniel Helen
PENELOPE ANNE HAWARD
Niamh-Elizabeth Riordain
William James SHERWOOD
Dr Hannah McDonald
Jeremy Scott Edmonds
Neil Sheppard Anderson