Society for Co-Operation in Russian and Soviet Studies
Analysis
Society for Co-Operation in Russian and Soviet Studies is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Society for Co-Operation in Russian and Soviet Studies reported income of £12k and spending of £20k, spending 173% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £23k to £12k (-49%), an average of -16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income dropped by 67%. Over the whole period it spent 101% 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, Society for Co-Operation in Russian and Soviet Studies sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Midlands Early Music Forum (£12k), Rotary Club of Potters Bar Benevolent Fund (£12k) and West Chiltington Friends of the School Association (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Reference library, photographic archive and SCRSS archive from 1924, when the society was founded, to present day. Loan library of classic and contemporary Russian fiction and a range of other subjects. Russian language seminars, regular lectures, films and other events. Members' information digest three times a year and events email mailing list of Russian related events.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Midlands Early Music Forum | West Midlands | £12k |
| Rotary Club of Potters Bar Benevolent Fund | Hertfordshire | £12k |
| West Chiltington Friends of the School Association | Pulborough | £12k |
| The Shaftesbury Town Silver Band | Shaftesbury | £12k |