THE ANGLO CHILEAN SOCIETY
In order to raise funds for its charitable activities in the UK and Chile, the society organises events such as lectures, concerts, wine tastings and visits to intereting locations as well as holding an annual dinner or reception to mark Chile's national day on 18 September, a Christmas party and an asado al palo.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PEOPLE OF GREAT BRITAIN CONCERNING CHILE, ITS PEOPLE, HISTORY, LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE, ITS INSTITUTIONS, FOLKLORE AND CULTURE, AND ITS ITELLECTUAL, ARTISTIC AND ECONOMIC LIFE, AND IN FURTHERANCE OF THAT OBJECT - I) TO MAINTAIN LIBRARIES AND ISSUE PUBLICATIONS, BOTH IN ENGLISH AND IN SPANISH. II) TO ORGANISE AND PRESENT FILM SHOWS, ART EXHIBITIONS, CONFERENCES, CLASSES, LECTURES AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. III) TO GIVE ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE IN ALL MATTERS RELATING TO SUCH EDUCATION, INCLUDING THE ORGANISING OF PRIZE ESSAY COMPETITIONS IN SCHOOLS ON SUBJECTS RELATING TO CHILE; AND WHERE APPROPRIATE; TO MAKE GRANTS AT SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES OR OTHER RECOGNISED EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £37,295 at year-end, exceeding the trustees' stated policy target of holding at least £20,000. The charity reported a small surplus for the year and maintains sufficient cash and investments to meet its liabilities, with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The main source of income for the Society to fulfill its charitable objectives is therefore the running of fundraising events. These raised a net £15,251 compared with £14,977 in 2024.” — page 7
“The Trustees have, over the years maintained a policy of holding at least £20,000 in reserve, i.e. to cover c. a year’s average running costs as contingency.” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Fiona Jennifer Clouder Richardschair
- ALASDAIR GRANT
- CARMEN LIBERA PEARSON
- Catalina Herrera
- Fabiana Jaramillo
- Guiermo Claudio Duran
- Guillermo Claudio DURAN Mr
- Guillermo Duran
- James Slater
- MAGDALENA JONES
- MONICA VOLPIN
- Peter West
- ROBERT NORMAN HART
- Richard Wyndham Sterland
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £33k | £30k |
| 31/12/2024 | £23k | £20k |
| 31/12/2023 | £39k | £41k |
| 31/12/2022 | £28k | £21k |
| 31/12/2021 | £22k | £17k |
Common questions
Is THE ANGLO CHILEAN SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £37,295 at year-end, exceeding the trustees' stated policy target of holding at least £20,000. The charity reported a small surplus for the year and maintains sufficient cash and investments to meet its liabilities, with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.