THE SOCIAL POLICY ASSOCIATION
To advance education and learning and in particular to advance teaching, research and disseminationof knowledge in the field of social policy and administration.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's finances are healthy and sound, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £382,858 as of 31 December 2025. The charity reported a net surplus of £1,102 for the year, driven by increased conference and membership income, while maintaining reserves above its stated policy target.
What the accounts disclose
“Conference income in 2025 made up just over 72% of our overall income” — page 4
“the policy to set our current reserve at £130,000 was adopted by the Trustees of the SPA at our April 2019 Executive meeting.” — page 8
Trustees
- Dr Alessio D'Angelo
- Dr Alexandra Chapman
- Dr Chui Man Chau
- Dr Clementine Hill O'Connor
- Dr Colin Clark
- Dr Dianne-Dominique Theakstone
- Dr Elizabeth Bailey
- Dr Enrico Reuter
- Dr Gideon James Calder
- Dr Lee James Gregory
- Dr Markus Johannes Ketola
- Dr Stephen Patrick Rolfe
- Dr Volkan Yilmaz
- Ewan Robertson
- Janice Scott Tripney
- Naomi Lisle Finch
- Professor Athina Vlachantoni
- Professor Christina Pantazis
- Professor Sotiria Grek
- Professor Stephen Sinclair
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £219k | £218k |
| 31/12/2024 | £183k | £147k |
| 31/12/2023 | £164k | £164k |
| 31/12/2022 | £106k | £70k |
| 31/12/2021 | £82k | £36k |
Common questions
Is THE SOCIAL POLICY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's finances are healthy and sound, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £382,858 as of 31 December 2025. The charity reported a net surplus of £1,102 for the year, driven by increased conference and membership income, while maintaining reserves above its stated policy target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.