SOCIETY OF RESEARCH SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
The Society of RSE organises an annual conference and other events such as training, meetings, workshops or seminars. The Society may undertake or sponsor research related to Research Software Engineering and provides information, advocacy and advice in relation to research software and RSEs. It may also provide grants or other finance for activities that will help meet the Society's aims.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £129,541, which is significantly in excess of its stated reserves policy target of £45,000. The trustees report a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, noting an operating surplus of £29,761 for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have set the current value of reserves at £45,000 and keep this under review to ensure it remains appropriate as the Society’s activities and financial position evolve.” — page 20
Trustees
- David Beavanchair
- Adrian Mircea Nenu
- Dr Elena Breitmoser
- Dr Gillian Sinclair
- Dr James Tyrrell
- Dr Mark Basham
- Dr Martin O'Reilly
- Dr Michael Simpson
- Dr Stefan Piatek
- Dr Twin Karmakharm
- Dr William Haese-Hill
- Iain Barrass
- Lyndsey Ballantyne
- Samantha Ahern
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £226k | £196k |
| 30/06/2024 | £120k | £145k |
| 30/06/2023 | £202k | £138k |
| 30/06/2022 | £51k | £32k |
| 30/06/2021 | £10k | £18k |
Common questions
Is SOCIETY OF RESEARCH SOFTWARE ENGINEERING financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £129,541, which is significantly in excess of its stated reserves policy target of £45,000. The trustees report a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, noting an operating surplus of £29,761 for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.