THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY
We promote the life and many achievements of Winston Churchill through educational programmes and competitions, via our quarterly journal, and by conferences, visits to Churchill related sites, and talks. There is a particular emphasis on reaching out to the younger generation by providing them with educational opportunities to learn more about the man.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net deficit of £64,904 in the year ended 31 August 2025, compared to a net surplus in the prior year. The trustees report that reserves are adequate to meet the Society's current needs, with total unrestricted funds of £469,205 carried forward. The charity maintains a reserves policy to fund current projects over the next three years.
What the accounts disclose
“The Society's policy on Reserves is to have plans to raise sufficient amounts to fund current projects over the next three years.”
Funders the charity credits
- Alice and Harry Stillman Foundation
- Audrey and Martin Gruss Family Foundation
- Annenberg Foundation
- The Corrine and Lenny Sands Foundation
- The Eranda Foundation
- The Allen P. and Josephine B. Green Foundation
- Enid and R. Crosby Kemper Foundation
- Matthews Foundation
- McFamily Charitable Foundation
- The Damon Wells Foundation
Trustees
- Matthew McGrath
- Philip Boeckman
- RANDOLPH LEONARD SPENCER CHURCHILL
- Scott Marshall Johnson
- Stephen Poss
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £261k | £347k |
| 31/08/2024 | £288k | £310k |
| 31/08/2023 | £97k | £72k |
| 31/08/2022 | £153k | £180k |
| 31/08/2021 | £131k | £145k |
Common questions
Is THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net deficit of £64,904 in the year ended 31 August 2025, compared to a net surplus in the prior year. The trustees report that reserves are adequate to meet the Society's current needs, with total unrestricted funds of £469,205 carried forward. The charity maintains a reserves policy to fund current projects over the next three years. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £138k |
| THE WIGODER FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £70k |
| ATKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £55k |
| PETER SAMUEL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £28k |
| THE ARCHBISHOPS' COUNCIL | 1 | £20k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS, OAKWOOD | 1 | £20k |
| THE BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £18k |
Charities like this
- THE CHURCHILL TRUST
- THE SOCIETY OF THE FAITH (INCORPORATED)
- THE PAST AND PRESENT SOCIETY
- THE CHURCHILL FOUNDATION
- THE NATIONAL SOCIETY (CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND CHURCH IN WALES) FOR THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATION
- THE HENRY JACKSON SOCIETY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY | £261k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHURCHILL TRUST | £130k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY OF THE FAITH (INCORPORATED) | £201k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAST AND PRESENT SOCIETY | £387k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHURCHILL FOUNDATION | £388k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE NATIONAL SOCIETY (CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND CHURCH IN WALES) FOR THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATION | £6.4m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |