Society for Italian Studies
Analysis
Society for Italian Studies is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in March 1973, 53 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending November 2025, Society for Italian Studies reported income of £40k and spending of £26k, leaving 36% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2021 to November 2025, income grew from £17k to £40k (+138%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2023, when income rose by 106%. Over the whole period it spent 77% 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, Society for Italian Studies sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Stuart and Cherrilyn Keogh Foundation (£40k), Concerts at Cratfield CIO (£40k) and The de Avenley Foundation (£40k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Society seeks to advance public education by furthering the study of Italy and Italian language and culture through its publications (the journal Italian Studies), conferences (a biennial residential conference, a smaller, themed event in alternate years, an annual postgraduate colloquium), research fund, student bursaries, and financial support for events organized by members of the Society.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Stuart and Cherrilyn Keogh Foundation | Newquay | £40k |
| Concerts at Cratfield CIO | London | £40k |
| The de Avenley Foundation | Ulverston | £40k |
| Dende Collective | London | £40k |