THE LAW SOCIETY CHARITY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £375,409 as of 5 April 2025, an increase from £301,077 in the prior year. The charity reported total income of £111,332 and charitable expenditure of £37,000, resulting in a net income surplus for the period. The trustees confirmed the charity has sufficient resources to meet liabilities for at least the next 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“It is not the aim of the Charity to accumulate large cash balances; however, it has sufficient funds to meet its commitments for 12 months from the date of signing as they fall due.” — page 6
Trustees
- THE LAW SOCIETY TRUSTEES LTD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £111k | £37k |
| 05/04/2024 | £37k | £38k |
| 05/04/2023 | £20k | £52k |
| 05/04/2022 | £112k | £65k |
| 05/04/2021 | £59k | £20k |
Common questions
Is THE LAW SOCIETY CHARITY financially healthy?
The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £375,409 as of 5 April 2025, an increase from £301,077 in the prior year. The charity reported total income of £111,332 and charitable expenditure of £37,000, resulting in a net income surplus for the period. The trustees confirmed the charity has sufficient resources to meet liabilities for at least the next 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BDO LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £5k |
| BRIDGE HOUSE ESTATES | 1 | £6.0m |
| THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION | 1 | £530k |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £300k |
| FARRER AND CO CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE BARROW CADBURY TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| THE SIMMONS AND SIMMONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £42k |
| THE STEWARTS LAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £33k |