SOCIETY FOR COMPUTERS AND LAW
Production of IT law and legal IT magazine "Computers & Law"; Development & maintenance of an educational website www.scl.org: Provision of an educational programme in London and the regions and on-line CPD training via the website. Research into current IT law issues and relevant IT; Considering and as appropriate responding to relevant government initiatives
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £84,185 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £127,942. This figure is below the trustees' stated policy target of 100% of anticipated annual costs, creating a reported shortfall. However, the auditors have identified a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to net current liabilities and cash flow constraints, although the trustees remain confident in a turnaround driven by new income streams.
What the accounts disclose
“As at 31 March 2025 SCL’s unrestricted reserves were £128k represented by £340k of fixed assets, £155k of net current liabilities and £57k of non current liabilities, which means that there is currently a shortfall of resreves against the target.” — page 6
“The accounts include a grant of £815 (2024: £770) payable to the Scottish Society for Computers and Law ("SSCL"). SSCL is a charity registered in Scotland and is independently run and controlled, butis dependent on the Society for Computers and Law for it's income.” — page 28
“A trustee provided an interest free loan to the charity in the year. At the year end the charity owed the trustee £20,000 (2024: £nil), which is included in creditors. This amount is repayable on or after 30 April 2026.” — page 28
“The accounts include a grant of £815 (2024: £770) payable to the Scottish Society for Computers and Law ("SSCL"). SSCL is a charity registered in Scotland and is independently run and controlled, butis dependent on the Society for Computers and Law for it's income.” — page 28
“A trustee provided an interest free loan to the charity in the year. At the year end the charity owed the trustee £20,000 (2024: £nil), which is included in creditors. This amount is repayable on or after 30 April 2026.” — page 28
“The accounts include a grant of £815 (2024: £770) payable to the Scottish Society for Computers and Law ("SSCL"). SSCL is a charity registered in Scotland and is independently run and controlled, butis dependent on the Society for Computers and Law for it's income.” — page 28
“A trustee provided an interest free loan to the charity in the year. At the year end the charity owed the trustee £20,000 (2024: £nil), which is included in creditors. This amount is repayable on or after 30 April 2026.” — page 28
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Alessandro Galtieri
- Andrew Lee Crystal
- Anne Emma Rose
- Dr Fernando Jose Barrio
- Dr Matthew Montague Lavy
- Katherine Ramo
- MARK JUSTIN O'CONOR
- Mark Lumley
- Miguel Gonzalez Ines
- Minesh Tanna
- Oliver Yaros
- Shelley Thomas
- Sonia Luthra
- Susan Maureen McLean
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £414k | £497k |
| 31/03/2024 | £407k | £512k |
| 31/03/2023 | £357k | £423k |
| 31/03/2022 | £353k | £378k |
| 31/03/2021 | £307k | £354k |
Common questions
Is SOCIETY FOR COMPUTERS AND LAW financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £84,185 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £127,942. This figure is below the trustees' stated policy target of 100% of anticipated annual costs, creating a reported shortfall. However, the auditors have identified a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to net current liabilities and cash flow constraints, although the trustees remain confident in a turnaround driven by new income streams. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Bishop Fleming Audit Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £150k |
| THE INDIGO TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| JOFFE CHARITABLE TRUST CIO | 1 | £22k |
| POLDEN PUCKHAM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| THIRTY PERCY FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE LAW SOCIETY CHARITY
- THE SOCIETY OF LEGAL SCHOLARS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND
- INCORPORATED COUNCIL OF LAW REPORTING FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
- THE BRITISH COMPUTER SOCIETY
- THE SOUTHERN QUARTER DEVELOPMENT LTD
- THE LAW SOCIETY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIETY FOR COMPUTERS AND LAW | £414k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE LAW SOCIETY CHARITY | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY OF LEGAL SCHOLARS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND | £304k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| INCORPORATED COUNCIL OF LAW REPORTING FOR ENGLAND AND WALES | £6.1m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH COMPUTER SOCIETY | £21.9m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE SOUTHERN QUARTER DEVELOPMENT LTD | £119k | — | 0 | below | — | material uncertainty |