The Lunar Society
Analysis
The Lunar Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Midlands. It was registered in September 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, economic/community development/employment and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under community and economic development. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Lunar Society reported income of £50k and spending of £56k, spending 112% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £84k to £50k (-40%), an average of -12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 197%. Over the whole period it spent 114% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, The Lunar Society sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 53% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Parkstone Kids Club (£50k), Egton Play Group (£51k) and We Are Plas Madoc (£50k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity exists to advance the education of the inhabitants of Birmingham and the surrounding region by promoting the study of science, the economy, culture, conservation and the environment, local and social issues and science.It delivers lectures, seminars, meetings and debates by experts in their field.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Kids Club | Hull | £50k |
| Egton Play Group | North Yorkshire | £51k |
| We Are Plas Madoc | Wrexham | £50k |
| Ross-On-Wye Community Development Trust. | Herefordshire | £51k |