ANTHROPOSOPHICAL SOCIETY IN GREAT BRITAIN
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £152,200 for the year, primarily offset by a £1,386,149 gain on the revaluation of tangible fixed assets, resulting in a net movement in funds of £1,233,949. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash reserves stood at £1,050,274, which is above the stated policy target of £500,000. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations for at least twelve months.
What the accounts disclose
“The Anthroposophical Society in Great Britain exercises control over one other charity, the Anthroposophical Association Limited, which has identical objectives and carries out particular aspects of the charity's work connected with the running of Rudolf Steiner House. The Anthroposophical Society may financially support the activities of the Association in pursuance of their joint charitable objects.” — page 6
“An unsecured interest free loan of £74,105 was made by the Society to the Rudolf Steiner Press. The loan is only repayable in the event of the Press being wound up. As in previous years receipt is currently considered unlikely and is not recognised as receivable in the accounts of the Society.” — page 25
“The Anthroposophical Society in Great Britain exercises control over one other charity, the Anthroposophical Association Limited, which has identical objectives and carries out particular aspects of the charity's work connected with the running of Rudolf Steiner House. The Anthroposophical Society may financially support the activities of the Association in pursuance of their joint charitable objects.” — page 6
“An unsecured interest free loan of £74,105 was made by the Society to the Rudolf Steiner Press. The loan is only repayable in the event of the Press being wound up. As in previous years receipt is currently considered unlikely and is not recognised as receivable in the accounts of the Society.” — page 25
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- MARJATTA VAN BOESCHOTENchair
- Adrian Mark Locher
- Antoinette Reynolds
- Christiana Thekla Aurelia Bryan
- Michael David Young
- Richard Simon Bunzl
- SIMON HENRY BLAXLAND-DE LANGE
- William Benedict Forward
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.4m | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.9m | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.8m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2021 | £818k | £598k |
| 31/12/2020 | £444k | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is ANTHROPOSOPHICAL SOCIETY IN GREAT BRITAIN financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £152,200 for the year, primarily offset by a £1,386,149 gain on the revaluation of tangible fixed assets, resulting in a net movement in funds of £1,233,949. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash reserves stood at £1,050,274, which is above the stated policy target of £500,000. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations for at least twelve months. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Salisbury & Company Business Solutions Limited.
Who funds ANTHROPOSOPHICAL SOCIETY IN GREAT BRITAIN?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ANTHROPOSOPHICAL SOCIETY IN GREAT BRITAIN as a grant recipient include HERMES TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HERMES TRUST | FY2022 | £10k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £102k |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | 1 | £20k |
| THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY | 1 | £14k |