The Study Society
Analysis
The Study Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in January 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07034627). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Study Society reported income of £345k and spending of £433k, spending 126% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £218k to £345k (+58%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 39%. Over the whole period it spent 121% 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 Study Society sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Lost Dog Dance Ltd (£344k), People's Theatre Arts Group Limited (£345k) and Only Connect UK (£344k).
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
It engages in a range of educational activities with lectures and seminars from a diverse set of speakers including scientists, philosophers, spiritual leaders, and artists. It produces a number of publications. It provides space to others who are working to advance public understanding of science, philosophy and the arts and maintains and develops Colet House as a key part of its charitable aims.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Dog Dance Ltd | Brighton | £344k |
| People's Theatre Arts Group Limited | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £345k |
| Only Connect UK | London | £344k |
| Breckfield & North Everton Neighbourhood Council Limited | Liverpool | £345k |