THE PALI TEXT SOCIETY
The Pali Text Society fosters and promotes the study of Pali Buddhist texts for the benefit of scholars and the general public by publishing editions and translations, as well as other works relevant to the study of Pali, such as dictionaries and grammars. The charity also awards grants to qualified scholars working on projects relevant to the Society's aims.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year before investment gains and losses of £110,169, though unrestricted funds increased to £4,009,809 due to significant investment gains. The trustees consider the result satisfactory and confirm the charity has sufficient assets to fulfil its obligations. The level of reserves is described as consistent with the income-providing assets needed to maintain current activities.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Dr Rupert Gethinchair
- DIRECTOR EIVIND KAHRS
- Dr Petra Kieffer-Puelz
- Dr Ulrike Roesler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £201k | £311k |
| 31/12/2023 | £171k | £250k |
| 31/12/2022 | £169k | £416k |
| 31/12/2021 | £201k | £260k |
| 31/12/2020 | £241k | £237k |
Common questions
Is THE PALI TEXT SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year before investment gains and losses of £110,169, though unrestricted funds increased to £4,009,809 due to significant investment gains. The trustees consider the result satisfactory and confirm the charity has sufficient assets to fulfil its obligations. The level of reserves is described as consistent with the income-providing assets needed to maintain current activities. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Gravita Audit Oxford LLP.
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- THE BUDDHIST SOCIETY TRUST
- INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST PROGRESS SOCIETY (UK)
- ISLAMIC TEXTS SOCIETY
- THE PAST AND PRESENT SOCIETY
- THE PALAEONTOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
- THE BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PALI TEXT SOCIETY | £201k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BUDDHIST SOCIETY TRUST | £257k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST PROGRESS SOCIETY (UK) | £660k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ISLAMIC TEXTS SOCIETY | £226k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAST AND PRESENT SOCIETY | £387k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PALAEONTOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION | £589k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |