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The Vegetarian Society Of The United Kingdom Limited

Also known as: Vegsoc (on Internet)

The Vegetarian Society exists to educate the public about vegetarianism, to promote the vegetarian diet because of the benefits it brings to people, animals and the environment. We provide services to support and represent vegetarians. Our mission is to inspire, educate and enable people to be vegetarian.

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Activities & Mission

The Vegetarian Society exists to educate the public about vegetarianism, to promote the vegetarian diet because of the benefits it brings to people, animals and the environment. We provide services to support and represent vegetarians. Our mission is to inspire, educate and enable people to be vegetarian.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,067,044
Latest Expenditure
£2,174,490

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,377,954
Charitable Activities £603,978
Other Trading £56
Investments £73,428
Other Income £11,628

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,057,811
Raising Funds £116,679
Governance £32,094
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,067,044
£2,174,490£2,057,811£3,291,766£1,672,11623 / 0
2024
£1,059,328
£1,468,038£1,392,530£3,439,466£1,672,11618 / 0
2023
£1,081,545
£1,426,451£1,350,497£1,960,071£903,72218 / 0
2022
£1,380,985
£1,498,352£1,334,947£2,370,910£1,142,81027 / 0
2021
£1,312,767
£1,398,776£1,248,769£2,469,619£803,19128 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Vegetarian Society Of The United Kingdom Limited

What does The Vegetarian Society Of The United Kingdom Limited do?

The Vegetarian Society exists to educate the public about vegetarianism, to promote the vegetarian diet because of the benefits it brings to people, animals and the environment. We provide services to support and represent vegetarians. Our mission is to inspire, educate and enable people to be vegetarian.

How much income did The Vegetarian Society Of The United Kingdom Limited report in 2025?

The Vegetarian Society Of The United Kingdom Limited reported total income of £2.07m and reported expenditure of £2.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Vegetarian Society Of The United Kingdom Limited registered as a charity?

The Vegetarian Society Of The United Kingdom Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 September 1969 as charity number 259358. It has been registered for 57 years.

Who runs The Vegetarian Society Of The United Kingdom Limited?

The Vegetarian Society Of The United Kingdom Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Vegetarian Society Of The United Kingdom Limited operate?

The Vegetarian Society Of The United Kingdom Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Vegetarian Society Of The United Kingdom Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Vegetarian Society Of The United Kingdom Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 259358.

Details

Address
Generation House
15 Jersey Street
MANCHESTER
M4 6EZ
Registration Date
9 September 1969
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
259358
Charity Number
259358

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Trustees

Barbara Zonneveld
Conn O'Neill
Michael Krause
Also governs 2 other charities
Rebecca Fairbairn
Sima Ramkalowon
Sophie Randles-Dunkley

Also Known As

  • Vegsoc (on Internet)

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14 May 2026
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