SOCIETY OF RESEARCH SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Registered charity 1182455 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SOC RSE, SOCIETY OF RSE

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.

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Latest income
£226k
Latest spending
£196k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

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.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: £45,000 (held: £130k)
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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.