THE SILVER SOCIETY
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the Society reported a net deficit on its General Fund of £1,782 for the year ended 31 March 2023, a significant turnaround from the previous year's surplus. Total funds decreased to £191,696, with the General Fund dropping to £129,031, though the Trustees maintain that sufficient resources exist to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Society aims to maintain the General Fund at a level at least equal to the ordinary expenses for publications, management and administration for two years” — page 3
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (24/04/2014)
Trustees
- Dr Andrew Christopher Clifford
- Dr Kirstin Kennedy
- JONATHAN FELIX HUGH ELLIS
- Margaret Anne Brooks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.4m | £138k |
| 31/03/2024 | £63k | £56k |
| 31/03/2023 | £50k | £69k |
| 31/03/2022 | £38k | £27k |
| 31/03/2021 | £66k | £28k |
Common questions
Is THE SILVER SOCIETY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Society reported a net deficit on its General Fund of £1,782 for the year ended 31 March 2023, a significant turnaround from the previous year's surplus. Total funds decreased to £191,696, with the General Fund dropping to £129,031, though the Trustees maintain that sufficient resources exist to continue as a going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Goldsmiths' Foundation | 1 | £50k |
| THE GOLDSMITHS CENTRE | 1 | £39k |
| SCOULOUDI FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| THE NATIONAL MANUSCRIPTS CONSERVATION TRUST | 1 | £18k |
| THE ROSE FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE ROYAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE | 1 | £5k |
| MARC FITCH FUND | 1 | £2k |
| EDWARD HARVIST (ALSO KNOWN AS THE HARVIST ESTATE) | 1 | £1k |