FOUNDATION FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC THINKING
The Principal object of the charity is to support research and analysis (through publications, seminars, conferences) on constitutional, economic and social issues in the UK in order to help inform and educate public understanding of these matters.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £58,781, which represents an increase from the previous year's £36,096. The trustees report that the charity operates on a voluntary basis with no employees and maintains reserves at a minimum level to carry out its stated objectives. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters requiring attention were identified during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations including income tax recoverable” — page 7
“It is the policy of the Charity to maintain reserves at a minimum, the intention being to use its incoming resources in order to carry out its stated objectives” — page 4
“FSET has made no grants to Politeia during the current financial period, but there is ongoing work in progress. It is completely open to applications from any other body. FSET has co-operated on projects and policy research with other bodies including the Institute for Policy Research.”
Trustees
- Dr SHEILA LAWLOR
- LORD CHARLES CECIL
- PROFESSOR THOMAS PINK
- RICHARD SIMMONS CBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £31k | £8k |
| 30/04/2024 | £40k | £31k |
| 30/04/2023 | £27k | £9k |
| 30/04/2022 | £41k | £54k |
| 30/04/2021 | £52k | £69k |
Common questions
Is FOUNDATION FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC THINKING financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £58,781, which represents an increase from the previous year's £36,096. The trustees report that the charity operates on a voluntary basis with no employees and maintains reserves at a minimum level to carry out its stated objectives. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters requiring attention were identified during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.