THE SOCIETY OF DAIRY TECHNOLOGY
The company's principal activity during the 2017/18 year remained the advancement of education and training in dairy science and technology, food technology and in the management of resources in all branches of the agri-food industry.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus of £5,930 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by income from its journal and events. The trustees confirm that unrestricted free reserves of £119,969 are maintained at a level equivalent to over six months of expenditure, ensuring financial stability.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to over six month’s expenditure.” — page 22
“M Pusey is the Executive Director of the Society, and is classed as key management personnel. She is a director and 100% shareholder of Food and Dairy Enterprises Ltd. This company charged the Society the amounts above for services provided and £3,503 (2024: £3,240) for reimbursed expenses in the year.” — page 31
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Alex Duckworth
- Chris Hay
- Christopher Edwards
- Dr Elizabeth Whitley
- Dr JOHN TUOHY
- Dr KENNETH BURGESS
- Dr Luisa Candido
- Dr Seamus O'Mahony
- Dr William Michael Antony Mullan
- Gary Andrews
- Katie Crawley
- MR A STACK
- Michael Bennett
- Michael Pinches
- Nick Edwards
- Paul Rowe
- Stephen Mark Jenkins
- Vincent Adams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £121k | £115k |
| 30/06/2024 | £154k | £126k |
| 30/06/2023 | £110k | £98k |
| 30/06/2022 | £91k | £83k |
| 30/06/2021 | £79k | £64k |
Common questions
Is THE SOCIETY OF DAIRY TECHNOLOGY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus of £5,930 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by income from its journal and events. The trustees confirm that unrestricted free reserves of £119,969 are maintained at a level equivalent to over six months of expenditure, ensuring financial stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SOCIETY OF DAIRY TECHNOLOGY | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Society for Cardiac Science and Technology LTD | £193k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF ENGLAND | £1.9m | £100,001 - £110,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY FOR UNDERWATER TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | £356k | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY LIMITED | £263k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTHAMPTON ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION LTD | £3.1m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |