The 1853 Society (Royal Russell Parents' Association)
Analysis
The 1853 Society (Royal Russell Parents' Association) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Croydon. It was registered in May 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The 1853 Society (Royal Russell Parents' Association) reported income of £47k and spending of £64k, spending 134% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £33k to £47k (+43%), an average of +9.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 49%. Over the whole period it spent 108% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The 1853 Society (Royal Russell Parents' Association) sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include F.i.s.h.e.s Freegrounds Infant School Helpers and Extra Support (£47k), Hiltingbury Schools Parent Teacher Association (Hspta) (£47k) and Ermysted's Grammar School (£47k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The 1853 Society is the Parents' Association of Royal Russell School with the objective to developeffective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school and the widercommunity. It engages in or funds activities or provides facilities or equipment which supports the school and charitable endeavours of the school and advances the education of the pupils.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| F.i.s.h.e.s Freegrounds Infant School Helpers and Extra Support | Southampton | £47k |
| Hiltingbury Schools Parent Teacher Association (Hspta) | Eastleigh | £47k |
| Ermysted's Grammar School | Skipton | £47k |
| Harlow U3a | Essex | £48k |