The Constitution Society
Analysis
The Constitution Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in December 2010, 16 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 07432769). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The Constitution Society reported income of £76k and spending of £186k, spending 245% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £13k to £76k (+498%), an average of +56% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income rose by 404%. Over the whole period it spent 370% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Constitution Society sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 2nd Mortlake Scout Group (£76k), The Leatherland Flying Training Trust (£76k) and Good Shepherd Pre-School (£76k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Constitution Society is an independent, non-aligned educational trust. We promote public understanding of the British Constitution and work to encourage informed debate between legislators, academics and the public about proposals for constitutional change. We do not take any position on the merits of specific reform proposals and have no connection with any political party.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Mortlake Scout Group | London | £76k |
| The Leatherland Flying Training Trust | Nottingham | £76k |
| Good Shepherd Pre-School | Nottingham | £76k |
| Newton Solney Pre-School | Burton-On-Trent | £76k |