The Aristotelian Society
Analysis
The Aristotelian Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in January 1969, 57 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Aristotelian Society reported income of £134k and spending of £108k, spending 81% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £127k to £134k (+5.6%), an average of +1.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 82% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Aristotelian Society sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kaleidoscope Pre-School (£133k), Hurstpierpoint Pre School Playgroup (£134k) and 1st St Helens Auckland Scout Group (£133k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Aristotelian Society, founded in 1880, meets fortnightly in London, throughout the academic year, to hear and discuss philosophical papers. These meetings are open to the public and the Proceedings are published as a journal. The Society holds an annual philosophy conference with the Mind Association and also makes grants to organisers of philosophy conferences.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kaleidoscope Pre-School | Petworth | £133k |
| Hurstpierpoint Pre School Playgroup | Hassocks | £134k |
| 1st St Helens Auckland Scout Group | Bishop Auckland | £133k |
| City Educational Trust Fund | London | £134k |