The Society for Educational Studies
Analysis
The Society for Educational Studies is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Midlands. It was registered in January 1970, 56 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to individuals and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Society for Educational Studies reported income of £193k and spending of £242k, spending 125% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £183k to £193k (+5.7%), an average of +1.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Society for Educational Studies sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Elsie Davis Trust (£193k), Beeches Pre-School (£194k) and Sunningdale Playgroup (£193k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
To discuss and promote study and research in education by: . Ensuring the quality and status of research and scholarship in educational studies. . Encouraging debate and discussion. . Acting as a public voice for educational studies. . Recognising disctintion by the award of grants, prizes and the status of fellow. . Sponsoring the British Journal of Educational Studies
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Elsie Davis Trust | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £193k |
| Beeches Pre-School | Peterborough | £194k |
| Sunningdale Playgroup | Berkshire | £193k |
| The Orwell Foundation | London | £194k |