Society of Research Software Engineering
Analysis
Society of Research Software Engineering is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in March 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides other finance and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Society of Research Software Engineering reported income of £226k and spending of £196k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £10k to £226k (+2058%), an average of +116% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 391%. Over the whole period it spent 87% 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, Society of Research Software Engineering sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kakilang (£225k), Royal Commonwealth Society (£226k) and Flowers Band (£225k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Society of RSE organises an annual conference and other events such as training, meetings, workshops or seminars. The Society may undertake or sponsor research related to Research Software Engineering and provides information, advocacy and advice in relation to research software and RSEs. It may also provide grants or other finance for activities that will help meet the Society's aims.
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kakilang | London | £225k |
| Royal Commonwealth Society | London | £226k |
| Flowers Band | Swindon | £225k |
| Women's Institutes - Gloucestershire Federation | Glos | £226k |