The 1701 Society
Analysis
The 1701 Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Rochester. It was registered in August 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending August 2026, The 1701 Society reported income of £10k and spending of £572, leaving 94% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2022 to August 2026, income grew from £9,360 to £10k (+7.1%), an average of +1.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 25%. Over the whole period it spent 68% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The 1701 Society sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 31st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of the John Grant School (£10k), 2nd/1st Hurst Scout Group (£10k) and Wilden All Saints CE Primary School Parent and Teacher Association (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The 1701 Society provides support for the educational activities of children at Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School in Rochester. Largely supported by former pupils, as well as current and former parents, it allows those who have an affinity to the school and hold it in high regard to make a regular donation which supports the current pupils at the school.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the John Grant School | Norfolk | £10k |
| 2nd/1st Hurst Scout Group | Ashton-under-Lyne | £10k |
| Wilden All Saints CE Primary School Parent and Teacher Association | Stourport-On-Severn | £10k |
| Durlston Court Preparatory School Parents Association | New Milton | £10k |