THE KIPLING SOCIETY
The Kipling Society is for anyone interested in the prose and verse and life and times of Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936). It organises meetings and other events with guest speakers, manages a website and other on-line presences, publishes a newsletter and a peer-reviewed quarterly journal, maintains a library, and organises writing competitions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that general reserves stood at £43,989, which the Trustees describe as well over two years of expenditure at normal levels. The charity qualified as a Small Charity and underwent an independent examination rather than a full audit. Net assets increased during the year, supported by higher income and interest received.
What the accounts disclose
“Payments for reimbursements of administration costs, book purchases and expenses of meetings and conferences were made during the year to the Trustees: Ian Bell £36, Alex Bubb £485, David Forsyth £50, Mike Kipling £2,050, Jan Montefiore £277, Fiona Renshaw £210 and John Walker £424.” — page 8
Trustees
- Gary Enstonechair
- Andrew Vincent Robert Smith
- Captain Christopher Morrison RN
- DR MARY CECILY HAMER
- David Forsyth
- Dr Alex Bubb
- Dr George Maher
- Fiona Patricia Marie Renshaw
- Ian Bell
- John Seriot
- John Walker
- MICHAEL ROBERT KIPLING
- PROFESSOR JANET ELISABETH MONTEFIORE
- Steven John Russ
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £26k | £22k |
| 31/12/2024 | £16k | £17k |
| 31/12/2023 | £17k | £13k |
| 31/12/2022 | £16k | £19k |
| 31/12/2021 | £17k | £25k |
Common questions
Is THE KIPLING SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that general reserves stood at £43,989, which the Trustees describe as well over two years of expenditure at normal levels. The charity qualified as a Small Charity and underwent an independent examination rather than a full audit. Net assets increased during the year, supported by higher income and interest received. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.