THE PAKISTAN SOCIETY
The main social event of each year is a Gala Dinner at Lincoln's Inn, London where in 1896 the founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah was called to the Bar. This is usually in June. Starting from Autumn until Spring there is a programme of monthly lectures held in the evening, on varying topics concerned with Pakistan. Information is circulated via Website and Email.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £175,062 at the end of the year, representing a surplus of £7,773 over the previous year's balance. The filing confirms the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties disclosed. The charity reported no staff costs and no trustee remuneration, relying instead on subscriptions, donations, and event income.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Maj Gen Seumas Kerr CBEchair
- Amina Ali
- Anwar Mahmood Zaidi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £43k | £35k |
| 31/12/2024 | £43k | £41k |
| 31/12/2023 | £36k | £35k |
| 31/12/2022 | £29k | £29k |
| 31/12/2021 | £4k | £3k |
Common questions
Is THE PAKISTAN SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £175,062 at the end of the year, representing a surplus of £7,773 over the previous year's balance. The filing confirms the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties disclosed. The charity reported no staff costs and no trustee remuneration, relying instead on subscriptions, donations, and event income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 22/06/2005 | £1k | "The Pakistan Society Will Use Their Award To Hold A Military Theme Dinner To Honour Both The British And British-Pakistani World War Two Vet" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/06/2005 | £20k | Military Theme Dinner at The Lincoln's Inn |