The Nelson Society
Analysis
The Nelson Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorking. It was registered in July 1987, 39 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Nelson Society reported income of £62k and spending of £62k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £54k to £62k (+14%), an average of +3.3% a year. Over the whole period it spent 102% 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 Nelson Society sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Brighton and Hove Operatic Society (£62k), Lucis Choir (£62k) and Mobius Dance Group Limited (£62k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The object of the Society is to advance public education in the life and achievements of Admiral Lord Nelson and other relevant subjects, by arranging talks, meetings, seminars and lectures, visits and expeditions, publishing books and papers, journals and other material, and supporting research and projects relevant to the aims of the Society.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton and Hove Operatic Society | East Sussex | £62k |
| Lucis Choir | Bath | £62k |
| Mobius Dance Group Limited | Middlesex | £62k |
| The Royal Tunbridge Wells Dance Festival | Spalding | £62k |