THE VEGAN SOCIETY
THE VEGAN SOCIETY PROMOTES A WAY OF LIFE THAT SEEKS TO AVOID, AS FAR AS IS POSSIBLE AND PRACTICABLE, ALL FORMS OF EXPLOITATION OF, AND CRUELTY TO, ANIMALS FOR FOOD, CLOTHING OR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.IT IS AN EDUCATION CHARITY PROVIDING INFORMATION AND SUPPORT THROUGH PUBLICATIONS, TALKS, INTERVIEWS, WEBSITES AND SOCIAL MEDIA. THE SOCIETY ADVOCATES FOR ALL, INCLUDING THOSE IN VULNERABLE SITUATIONS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year ended 31 December 2024 was £4,890,545, with unrestricted undesignated reserves standing at £1,849,034. The trustees' report notes that charity income exceeded expectations, performing well in donations, memberships, and legacies, although trademark revenues fell short of forecasted targets. The organization maintains a reserves policy targeting a minimum of £950,000, and its current unrestricted reserves are above this threshold.
What the accounts disclose
“Trademark licensing was the most significant source of income, raising almost £3,598k against a target of £3,700k” — page 19
“This means that we are currently trying to keep our unrestricted undesignated reserves between £950k and £1,200k.” — page 21
“The investigation uncovered several critical issues, including instances of unethical behaviour in certain departments, such as favouritism and inappropriate use of organisational resources. Additionally, multiple cases of workplace harassment and discrimination were identified.” — page 30
“The Vegan Society owns 100 per cent of the share capital of its subsidiary The Vegan Society Trading International Ltd which is used for non-primary purpose trading activities.” — page 24
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Ben Day
- Darren Kenny
- David Hedley Gore
- Dr Stephen Patrick Kieran Walsh
- Georgina Wendy Rigden
- Jacob Samuel Warn
- Michelle Masterton-Smith
- Mx Deborah Christina Harman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £4.9m | £4.7m |
| 31/12/2023 | £4.7m | £4.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £4.3m | £4.4m |
| 31/12/2021 | £4.0m | £4.2m |
| 31/12/2020 | £3.5m | £3.2m |
Common questions
Is THE VEGAN SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year ended 31 December 2024 was £4,890,545, with unrestricted undesignated reserves standing at £1,849,034. The trustees' report notes that charity income exceeded expectations, performing well in donations, memberships, and legacies, although trademark revenues fell short of forecasted targets. The organization maintains a reserves policy targeting a minimum of £950,000, and its current unrestricted reserves are above this threshold. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Locke Williams Associates LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| VEG TRUST INCORPORATING THE MATTHEW EYTON ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £305k |
| EFFECTIVE VENTURES FOUNDATION | 1 | £286k |
Charities like this
- THE VEGETARIAN SOCIETY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED
- VEG TRUST INCORPORATING THE MATTHEW EYTON ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST
- VEGANUARY
- THE JEWISH VEGETARIAN AND ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY
- VIVA!
- HUMANE EDUCATION SOCIETY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE VEGAN SOCIETY | £4.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE VEGETARIAN SOCIETY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | £2.1m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| VEG TRUST INCORPORATING THE MATTHEW EYTON ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | £850k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| VEGANUARY | £2.5m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE JEWISH VEGETARIAN AND ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY | £152k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| VIVA! | £1.8m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |