The Eckhart Society
Analysis
The Eckhart Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Berkshire. It was registered in November 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Eckhart Society reported income of £20k and spending of £19k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £10k to £20k (+101%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 110%. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Eckhart Society sits at the 33rd percentile: it is larger than about 33% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Woodhouse Community Hall Trust (£20k), Castle Street Congregational Church Tredegar (£20k) and Merseyside and District Missionary Association (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the understanding and appreciation of Eckhart's writings and their importance for Christian thought and practice. To facilitate scholarly research into Eckhart's life and works. To promote the study of Eckhart's teaching as a contribution to inter-religious dialogue.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse Community Hall Trust | Leicestershire | £20k |
| Castle Street Congregational Church Tredegar | Abergavenny | £20k |
| Merseyside and District Missionary Association | Lancashire | £20k |
| Word of Hope Int'l Ministries UK | Lancashire | £20k |