SOCIETY FOR FRENCH STUDIES
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £58,673 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves from £367,974 to £310,049. The directors note uncertainties regarding future royalty income due to the shift towards open access publishing but confirm that free reserves of £140,373 exceed their stated policy target of £103,685. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The directors have adopted a reserves policy whereby unrestricted funds, not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the Society, equate to at least 6 months of unrestricted resources expended. This equates to £103,685” — page 6
“Expenses of £10,141 (2023 – £3,243) were reimbursed to 17 (2023 – 11) directors during the year.” — page 20
Trustees
- Dr Azzedine Haddour
- Dr Catherine Emerson
- Dr Emma Gilby
- Dr Fionnuala Elisabeth Sinclair
- Dr James Illingworth
- Dr Jennifer Rushworth
- Dr Joanne Brueton
- Dr John McKeane
- Dr Kate Foster
- Dr Kathryn Jones
- Dr Martin Paul Vernon Crowley
- Dr Martine Siptje Helina Williams
- Dr Richard Mason
- Dr Sinan John-Richards
- Dr Thomas Baldwin
- Elly Walters
- PROFESSOR PAUL HEGARTY
- Prof Diana Holmes
- Prof Siobhan Janet McIlvanney
- Professor Joseph Harris
- Professor Nicholas Harrison
- Professor Nina Parish
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £143k | £207k |
| 31/12/2023 | £146k | £125k |
| 31/12/2022 | £124k | £133k |
| 31/12/2021 | £93k | £139k |
| 31/12/2020 | £111k | £142k |
Common questions
Is SOCIETY FOR FRENCH STUDIES financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £58,673 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves from £367,974 to £310,049. The directors note uncertainties regarding future royalty income due to the shift towards open access publishing but confirm that free reserves of £140,373 exceed their stated policy target of £103,685. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL MANUSCRIPTS CONSERVATION TRUST | 1 | £18k |
| THE ROSE FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE ROYAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE | 1 | £5k |
| EDWARD HARVIST (ALSO KNOWN AS THE HARVIST ESTATE) | 1 | £1k |