The Glass Society
Analysis
The Glass Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Midlands. It was registered in September 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Glass Society reported income of £17k and spending of £29k, spending 172% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £15k to £17k (+13%), an average of +3.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 23%. Over the whole period it spent 108% 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 Glass Society sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Canbury Community Trust (£17k), City of Peterborough Symphony Orchestra (£17k) and Farlow and Oreton Village Hall (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of the general public in respect of:The history and appreciation of glass through exhibitions, meetings, seminars and other appropriate meansThe understanding and appreciation of historical and contemporary glassThe practice of the craft of glass makingThe study and collection of glass
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Canbury Community Trust | Kingston Upon Thames | £17k |
| City of Peterborough Symphony Orchestra | Kettering | £17k |
| Farlow and Oreton Village Hall | Kidderminster | £17k |
| Rawcliffe Village Hall | Goole | £17k |