SCHUMACHER SOCIETY
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TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE TEACHINGS OF DR E F SCHUMACHER AS THEY RELATE TO ISSUES AFFECTING THE FUTURE OF OUR LOCAL AND GLOBAL SOCIETY, INCLUDING RESOURCE USE, CLIMATE CHANGE, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL COHESION BY ORGANISING AND FACILITATING CROSSDISCIPLINARY LEARNING AND THE FUNDING OF RESEARCH, THE USEFUL RESULTS OF WHICH WILL BE DISSEMINATED FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £9,741 and restricted funds of £74,750, resulting in total funds of £84,491. The trustees report that the accounts are in a good position and note sufficient funds to support planned activity, with no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Society to aim for a reserve that is equal to 6 months running costs” — page 8
Trustees
- Dr PATRICIA SHAWchair
- Dr Jonathan Rae
- Galeo Saintz
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £156k | £209k |
| 31/03/2025 | £145k | £83k |
| 31/03/2024 | £15k | £9k |
| 31/03/2023 | £11k | £20k |
| 31/03/2022 | £7k | £24k |
Common questions
Is SCHUMACHER SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £9,741 and restricted funds of £74,750, resulting in total funds of £84,491. The trustees report that the accounts are in a good position and note sufficient funds to support planned activity, with no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BARROW FOUNDATION UK | 1 | £1.2m |
| THE PWC FOUNDATION | 1 | £513k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £500k |
| FRIENDS OF WIZNITZ LIMITED | 1 | £393k |
| POWER TO CHANGE TRUST | 1 | £374k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £209k |
| THE COALFIELDS REGENERATION TRUST | 1 | £175k |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 1 | £154k |
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- SCHUMACHER COLLEGE FOUNDATION
- SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS
- THE SHM FOUNDATION
- SHREE VISHWAKARMA ASSOCIATION OF UNITED KINGDOM
- The Society for Cardiac Science and Technology LTD
- THE LAW SOCIETY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHUMACHER SOCIETY | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SCHUMACHER COLLEGE FOUNDATION | £370k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS | £4.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SHM FOUNDATION | £1.0m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SHREE VISHWAKARMA ASSOCIATION OF UNITED KINGDOM | £104k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| The Society for Cardiac Science and Technology LTD | £193k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |