SOCIOLOGICAL REVIEW FOUNDATION LIMITED
Our charitable objects are ?To advance the education of the public in general (and particularly among students at the University of Keele) on the subject of sociology in such ways as the trustees think fit, including by awarding scholarships for students studying sociology and promoting research for the public benefit in all aspects of the subject of sociology and to publish the useful results.?
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £577,801, which is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £190,000 (six months of unrestricted expenditure). However, the charity reported a net expenditure of £221,602 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £799,403 in 2023, indicating a reliance on accumulated reserves to fund current operations.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during 2024 or 2023.” — page 19
“The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds equal to six months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. In 2024 figures, this equated to approx. £190,000.” — page 7
“The charity has a wholly owned trading subsidiary, which is incorporated in the UK: the Sociological Review Publications Limited” — page 21
Trustees
- Dr Steven Dexter Brownchair
- Christina Garnett
- Dr Aaron Zave Winter
- Dr Karen O'Reilly
- Dr Karim Murji
- Dr Mark Featherstone
- Emily Johnstone
- Professor Leslie Clifford Back
- Professor Marie-Andree Jacob
- Rene Thomas Genillard
- Thomas John Dark
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £152k | £373k |
| 31/12/2023 | £210k | £311k |
| 31/12/2022 | £147k | £277k |
| 31/12/2021 | £186k | £244k |
| 31/12/2020 | £198k | £197k |
Common questions
Is SOCIOLOGICAL REVIEW FOUNDATION LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £577,801, which is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £190,000 (six months of unrestricted expenditure). However, the charity reported a net expenditure of £221,602 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £799,403 in 2023, indicating a reliance on accumulated reserves to fund current operations. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Kingston Burrowes Audit Ltd.
What does the highest-paid employee of SOCIOLOGICAL REVIEW FOUNDATION LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.