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The William Morris Society

Also known as: William Morris Society

The objectives of the William Morris Society are:(a) to improve and diffuse knowledge of the life, work and influence of William Morris(b) to preserve and make available to all the works of William Morris

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Activities & Mission

The objectives of the William Morris Society are:(a) to improve and diffuse knowledge of the life, work and influence of William Morris(b) to preserve and make available to all the works of William Morris

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
£131,602
Latest Expenditure
£154,537

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 15.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,515
Charitable Activities £87,921
Other Trading £0
Investments £19,019
Other Income £576,494

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £103,007
Raising Funds £0
Governance £5,311
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£131,602
£154,5370 / 38
2023
£118,134
£124,1350 / 34
2022
£91,754
£118,7290 / 30
2021
£131,216
£118,9200 / 30
2020
£686,949
£103,007£103,007£798,792£775,2523 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The William Morris Society

What does The William Morris Society do?

The objectives of the William Morris Society are:(a) to improve and diffuse knowledge of the life, work and influence of William Morris(b) to preserve and make available to all the works of William Morris

How much income did The William Morris Society report in 2024?

The William Morris Society reported total income of £132k and reported expenditure of £155k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The William Morris Society registered as a charity?

The William Morris Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 November 2014 as charity number 1159382. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The William Morris Society?

The William Morris Society is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian James Wall. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The William Morris Society operate?

The William Morris Society operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The William Morris Society a registered charity?

Yes — The William Morris Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159382.

Details

Address
WILLIAM MORRIS SOCIETY
26 UPPER MALL
LONDON
W6 9TA
Registration Date
27 November 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5053648
Charity Number
1159382

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Trustees

Ian James Wall Chair
Brenda Elizabeth Simson
Dr Lynn Mary Hulse
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Michael Drury Radcliffe Nelles
Dr Owen Holland
Janet Mary Stevenson
Professor Serena Trowbridge
Also governs 2 other charities
Richard Anthony Evans
Also governs 1 other charity
Sarah Hardy

Also Known As

  • William Morris Society

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14 May 2026
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