The English Association
Analysis
The English Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in July 2008, 18 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 advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The English Association reported income of £245k and spending of £198k, spending 81% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £215k to £245k (+14%), an average of +3.3% a year. Over the whole period it spent 82% 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, The English Association sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sounduk Arts (£245k), Wycombe Heritage and Arts Trust (£246k) and Colindale Communities Trust (CCT) (£244k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Promotes the knowledge,understanding and enjoyment of the English language and its literatures and fosters good practice in its teaching and learning at all levels by holding conferences, lectures and other meetings to respond to the professional needs of teachers and lecturers in all education areas, and by publishing a range of journals, books, papers and leaflets.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sounduk Arts | Bristol | £245k |
| Wycombe Heritage and Arts Trust | High Wycombe | £246k |
| Colindale Communities Trust (CCT) | London | £244k |
| Gloucester History Trust | Gloucestershire | £246k |