The Philological Society
Analysis
The Philological Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Holmfirth. It was registered in October 1992, 34 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00012722). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Philological Society reported income of £89k and spending of £140k, spending 157% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £80k to £89k (+11%), an average of +2.7% a year. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Philological Society sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Harthill Pre-School (£89k), Frampton Community Playgroup (£89k) and Escrick Pre-School (£89k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The objects of the Society are to investigate and promote the study and knowledge of the structure, the affinities and the history of languages. To this end it organises regular meetings and conferences, publishes a journal and supports the publication of academic books.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Harthill Pre-School | Sheffield | £89k |
| Frampton Community Playgroup | Boston | £89k |
| Escrick Pre-School | York | £89k |
| The Godolphin and Latymer School Foundation | London | £89k |