THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY
Latest income
£106k
Latest spending
£110k
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted reserves of £317,942 at year-end, which the trustees consider adequate to meet future commitments. The general fund balance represents approximately 20 months of expenditure, indicating a strong liquidity position despite a reported deficit driven by a revaluation loss on a heritage asset.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: approximately 20 months expenditure (held: £318k)
“The balance of the general fund (excluding designated funds and the value of heritage assets) represents approximately 20 months expenditure (based on expenditure in the year ended 31st December 2024) which the trustees consider to be appropriate in the circumstances.” — page 10
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/04/2024)
Trustees
- Heather Irene Thomaschair
- Andrea Dorothy Clarke
- Elizabeth Fiona Riley
- FIONA HEATHER SHEILA AINSWORTH
- Kay Dawson
- MAUREEN STILLER
- Martin Richard Caddick
- Professor Joe Bray
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £106k | £110k |
| 31/12/2023 | £391k | £62k |
Common questions
Is THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted reserves of £317,942 at year-end, which the trustees consider adequate to meet future commitments. The general fund balance represents approximately 20 months of expenditure, indicating a strong liquidity position despite a reported deficit driven by a revaluation loss on a heritage asset. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MAURICE WOHL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.4m |
| JAPAN HOUSE LONDON TRUST | 1 | £655k |
| THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £518k |
| THE SINO-BRITISH FELLOWSHIP TRUST | 1 | £108k |
| THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF ARCHAEOLOGY AT ANKARA | 1 | £72k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| BRITISH ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE ASSOCIATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE NATIONAL MANUSCRIPTS CONSERVATION TRUST | 1 | £18k |