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THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY

Registered charity 1200422 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The organisation exists to celebrate the nineteenth century British author Jane Austen by: promoting the appreciation and study of the life, work and times of Jane Austen and her family; preserving the manuscripts, letters and memorabilia of Jane Austen and her family; continuing a programme of scholarly publications; and supporting the work of Jane Austen's House, Chawton.

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Latest income
£110k
Latest spending
£109k
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.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

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.

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

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Operates in: Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£110k£109k
31/12/2024£106k£110k
31/12/2023£391k£62k

Common questions

Is THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY financially healthy?

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. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Funders of similar charities

Funders whose accounts show grants to charities similar to this one (and no recorded grant to this charity) — a starting list for fundraisers.

FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
THE ARDEOLA CHARITABLE TRUST1£248k
THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST1£30k
THE GEORGE CADBURY TRUST (EDWARD CADBURY SECTION)1£10k

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Semantically similar by activities and financial character, from our analysed corpus. Compare with THE LONDON SOCIETY.

Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY£110k—0unclear—no doubt
THE LONDON SOCIETY FY2024£103k—0unclear—noted
CHAWTON HOUSE LIBRARY FY2024£641k—0below—no doubt
THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY FY2025£261k—0unclear—no doubt
The Theosophical Society in England and Wales FY2025£354k—0unclear—no doubt
THE ENGLISH ASSOCIATION FY2025£245k—0unclear—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.