Manchester Statistical Society
Analysis
Manchester Statistical Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Stockport. It was registered in April 1998, 28 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Manchester Statistical Society reported income of £16k and spending of £18k, spending 113% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £13k to £16k (+26%), an average of +5.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 1583%. Over the whole period it spent 20% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Manchester Statistical Society sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 82nd Coventry Scout Group 'the Swans' (£16k), Hook Choral Society (£16k) and Stratford-Upon-Avon Society (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Inviting speakers to prompt discussion of important topical matters of economic, social and scientific interest, normally with some statistical basis, and publishing papers arising therefrom. Offering grants to develop research or other academic projects, normally from within local universities and focused on topics relevant to Manchester and the North West.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 82nd Coventry Scout Group 'the Swans' | Coventry | £16k |
| Hook Choral Society | Hampshire | £16k |
| Stratford-Upon-Avon Society | Warwickshire | £16k |
| The Friends of Feckenham Parish Church | Worcestershire | £16k |