THE SOCIAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
Promoting high quality standards of social research, we seek to represent, support, connect and inform our members and the wider social research community. We do this with a range of events, workshops for the general public and practicing social researchers, training, and freely-available publications. Our website provides a wide range of information.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £46,100 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total income of £690,237 and expenditure of £644,137. The trustees report that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £487,620, which exceeds the stated policy target range of £269,765 to £359,686. The financial position is described as strong and sustainable, with no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Training courses 531,739”
“exceeding the range required by the SRA's reserves policy (9-12 months of operating expenses, which equates to £269,765-£359,686)” — page 8
“During the year the charity made the following transactions with trustees: £1,353 (2024: £2,819) of expenses were reimbursed to the trustees for travel expenses during the year. No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.” — page 25
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Edward Dunnchair
- Beth Jane Moon
- Curtis James Marshall
- Daniel Stunell
- Dr Kirstie Anne Hewlett
- Dr Rachel Gwenllian Hughes
- India Thompson
- Joy Dobbs
- Laura Wilson
- Lee Chan
- Victoria Harkness
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £690k | £644k |
| 31/07/2024 | £644k | £689k |
| 31/07/2023 | £684k | £653k |
| 31/07/2022 | £612k | £481k |
| 31/07/2021 | £558k | £437k |
Common questions
Is THE SOCIAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £46,100 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total income of £690,237 and expenditure of £644,137. The trustees report that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £487,620, which exceeds the stated policy target range of £269,765 to £359,686. The financial position is described as strong and sustainable, with no material uncertainties regarding going concern. 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 SOCIAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION | £690k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIAL MARKET FOUNDATION | £1.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH INTO HIGHER EDUCATION | £820k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL RESEARCH CHARITIES | £1.3m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| OPERATIONAL RESEARCH SOCIETY LIMITED | £1.4m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES LIMITED | £612k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |