THE UNITED SOCIETY
In 2017, the Society supported programmes in more than 20 countries spread across 14 Anglican provinces through relationship and partnership. Our programmes equip church leaders with skills that enable wider participation in integral mission and development as well as empower churches and ordinary people to take control of their health and communities through vibrant and participatory processes.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a total deficit of £786k for the year, driven by a £632k deficit on unrestricted funds and a £154k deficit on restricted funds, primarily due to decreased donations and legacies. However, the trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern, supported by substantial investment assets totalling £58.3 million and free reserves of £11.521 million, which represent approximately 57 months of operational costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Employees earned between £60k and £70k during the year. Employees earned between £70k and £80k during the year. Employees earned between £80k and £90k during the year. Employees earned between £90k and £100k during the year. Employees earned between £100k and £110k during the year.”
“54% income was generated from investments, while donations and legacies generated 18% and 17% respectively.”
“In terms of expenditure 82% was spent on programmes while the cost of generating funds was 13% and governance costs were 5%.” — page 30
“The reserves policy anticipates that the level of reserves should represent at least 12 months’ operational costs.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/02/2017)
Trustees
- Rev DAVID STUART WALKERchair
- Charles Cowling
- Christine Helen Dyer
- David William Chislett
- John Peter Dimitri Wienand
- MATHEN THOMAS
- Prof Emma Lindsay Wild-Wood
- Rev Fungai Cathrine Ngangira
- Rev Joseph Patricius Hawes
- Rev Kenson Cosmo Joseph Li
- Rosemary Helen Dawson
- Samuel Patrick Sutherland Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £5.0m | £4.5m |
| 31/12/2024 | £3.4m | £4.2m |
| 31/12/2023 | £3.7m | £3.9m |
| 31/12/2022 | £3.4m | £3.3m |
| 31/12/2021 | £3.1m | £3.1m |
Common questions
Is THE UNITED SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a total deficit of £786k for the year, driven by a £632k deficit on unrestricted funds and a £154k deficit on restricted funds, primarily due to decreased donations and legacies. However, the trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern, supported by substantial investment assets totalling £58.3 million and free reserves of £11.521 million, which represent approximately 57 months of operational costs. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Knox Cropper LLP.
Who funds THE UNITED SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE UNITED SOCIETY as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST EDWARD THE CONFESSOR, DRINGHOUSES, YORK, PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, FOUR OAKS, SUTTON COLDFIELD, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, BEDDINGTON, R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHIPPENHAM (ST ANDREW) WITH TYTHERTON LUCAS.
Known funders
Charities like this
- AVENUE ST ANDREW'S SOUTHAMPTON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
- BETHEL UNITED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST APOSTOLIC U.K.
- THE SOCIETY OF THE FAITH (INCORPORATED)
- THE BAPTIST UNION OF GREAT BRITAIN
- KINGS CHURCH UCKFIELD
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH DORE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE UNITED SOCIETY | £5.0m | — | 5 | above | 13.0% | no doubt |
| AVENUE ST ANDREW'S SOUTHAMPTON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £111k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BETHEL UNITED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST APOSTOLIC U.K. | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY OF THE FAITH (INCORPORATED) | £201k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BAPTIST UNION OF GREAT BRITAIN | £11.1m | — | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGS CHURCH UCKFIELD | £244k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |