UACES
UACES (University Association for Contemporary European Studies) is the global membership organisation for academics, students and practitioners who are interested in all aspects of Europe and the European Union.Main activities:Organising events and conferencesProviding funding for members' research activitiesCollaborating on the publication of books &journalsSupporting Research Networks
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £591,358, an increase from the previous year's £532,934. The trustees note that reserves are in a healthy position but acknowledge future financial challenges due to the end of external grant funding and shifts in academic publishing models. The charity relies entirely on membership fees, conference income, and journal revenues for its operations.
What the accounts disclose
Funders the charity credits
- Erasmus+ Programme of the EU
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/08/2016)
Trustees
- Adetoun AA Haastrup
- Charlotte Amy Galpin
- Dr Koen Slootmaeckers
- Dr Viviane Gravey
- Filiz Dogan
- Laura Caroline Chappell
- Paul Stephenson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £416k | £357k |
| 31/12/2023 | £405k | £341k |
| 31/12/2022 | £354k | £320k |
| 31/12/2021 | £305k | £258k |
| 31/12/2020 | £387k | £364k |
Common questions
Is UACES financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £591,358, an increase from the previous year's £532,934. The trustees note that reserves are in a healthy position but acknowledge future financial challenges due to the end of external grant funding and shifts in academic publishing models. The charity relies entirely on membership fees, conference income, and journal revenues for its operations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION (HANADIV) EUROPE | 1 | £622k |
| THE COMPANY OF BIOLOGISTS | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- ACADEMIA EUROPAEA (THE ACADEMY OF EUROPE)
- UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS STUDENTS' UNION
- EUROPEAN CONSORTIUM FOR POLITICAL RESEARCH
- EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH
- UNION OF UEA STUDENTS LIMITED
- THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR JEWISH STUDIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UACES | £416k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACADEMIA EUROPAEA (THE ACADEMY OF EUROPE) | £297k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS STUDENTS' UNION | £847k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| EUROPEAN CONSORTIUM FOR POLITICAL RESEARCH | £2.2m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 4 | below | — | no doubt |
| EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH | £2.9m | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| UNION OF UEA STUDENTS LIMITED | £6.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |