The Byron Society
Analysis
The Byron Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in December 2021, 5 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, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Byron Society reported income of £197k and spending of £114k, leaving 42% of income unspent that year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 56%. Over the whole period it spent 59% 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 Byron Society sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Viscountess Barrington's Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground (£197k), The Hackney Historic Buildings Trust (£197k) and Youth Action & Diversity Trust Ltd (£196k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Activities centre on promoting education, knowledge and research into the life and works of the poet Lord Byron and the history, literature, philosophy and culture associated with him. The society arranges regular lectures and seminars on these topics, sponsors associated conferences and cultural events and grants a PhD Bursary as a funding contribution to postgraduate academic research.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Viscountess Barrington's Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground | Swindon | £197k |
| The Hackney Historic Buildings Trust | London | £197k |
| Youth Action & Diversity Trust Ltd | Sidcup | £196k |
| The Beecroft Art Trust | Essex | £197k |