The International Churchill Society
Analysis
The International Churchill Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cambridge. It was registered in September 1988, 38 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 August 2025, The International Churchill Society reported income of £261k and spending of £347k, spending 133% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £131k to £261k (+99%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 197%. Over the whole period it spent 113% 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 International Churchill Society sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Culture House CIO (£261k), International Guitar Foundation & Festivals (£262k) and Plas Gunter Mansion Trust cyf (£261k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We promote the life and many achievements of Winston Churchill through educational programmes and competitions, via our quarterly journal, and by conferences, visits to Churchill related sites, and talks. There is a particular emphasis on reaching out to the younger generation by providing them with educational opportunities to learn more about the man.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Culture House CIO | North East Lincolnshire | £261k |
| International Guitar Foundation & Festivals | North Shields | £262k |
| Plas Gunter Mansion Trust cyf | Monmouthshire | £261k |
| The Sheffield Music School | Sheffield | £262k |