The Oriental Ceramic Society
Analysis
The Oriental Ceramic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in December 1966, 60 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 company (Companies House number 00306924). It says it sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Oriental Ceramic Society reported income of £121k and spending of £87k, leaving 27% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £52k to £121k (+134%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income rose by 55%. Over the whole period it spent 74% 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 Oriental Ceramic Society sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The St Paul's Arts Trust (£120k), The Friends of the City Churches (£121k) and The Tait Memorial Trust (£120k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The promotion of appreciation and knowledge of ceramic and other forms of Asian art by means of regular lectures, exhibitions of members' pieces, discussion and handling sessions, as well as the publication of an annual journal and an annual Newsletter on the subject of Asian art.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The St Paul's Arts Trust | London | £120k |
| The Friends of the City Churches | London | £121k |
| The Tait Memorial Trust | London | £120k |
| Music for People (Summer School of Music) | Lancashire | £121k |