THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR THE PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £362,086, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining reserves equal to three years' expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £64,407 for the year, driven by charitable income and investment gains, with no material uncertainties affecting its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The society’s policy is to maintain reserves approximately equal to three years’ expenditure.” — page 5
Trustees
- Dr Alexander Richard Franklin
- Dr Alexandria Sinead Boyle
- Dr Ellen Clarke
- Dr Kirsten Elise Walsh
- Dr Milena Ivanova
- Dr Neil Archdale Dewar
- Dr Robin Findlay Hendry
- Professor Anna Alexandrova
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £130k | £97k |
| 31/12/2023 | £164k | £113k |
| 31/12/2022 | £131k | £92k |
| 31/12/2021 | £107k | £106k |
| 31/12/2020 | £116k | £145k |
Common questions
Is THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR THE PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £362,086, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining reserves equal to three years' expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £64,407 for the year, driven by charitable income and investment gains, with no material uncertainties affecting its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE COMPANY OF BIOLOGISTS | 2 | £178k |