Joseph Conrad Society (UK)
Analysis
Joseph Conrad Society (UK) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Teddington. It was registered in February 1976, 50 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Joseph Conrad Society (UK) reported income of £30k and spending of £28k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £12k to £30k (+144%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 83%. Over the whole period it spent 73% 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, Joseph Conrad Society (UK) sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Community and Youth Music Library (£30k), The Wall Heath Community Association (£30k) and The Hertford and District U3a (£30k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We publish the premier Conrad journal, The Conradian, appearing twice annually, hold an annual international conference in the early summer, award an annual essay prize, and promote the study of Conrad by offering, when possible, resources and support to scholars without, or with limited access to, university or other sources of funding.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Community and Youth Music Library | London | £30k |
| The Wall Heath Community Association | West Midlands | £30k |
| The Hertford and District U3a | Hertfordshire | £30k |
| Loose Swiss Scout Group | Kent | £30k |