What is the financial size of EPILEPSY SOCIETY?

EPILEPSY SOCIETY is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £18,860,000 and total expenditure of £20,783,000.

How does EPILEPSY SOCIETY allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 89.6% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 10.4% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

What is the workforce structure of EPILEPSY SOCIETY?

EPILEPSY SOCIETY employs 319 staff members and is supported by 10 volunteers.

Does EPILEPSY SOCIETY receive government funding?

Yes. Approximately 70.6% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does EPILEPSY SOCIETY pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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EPILEPSY SOCIETY

#206186

Charitable company•Major•Registered

www.epilepsysociety.org.uk

To enhance the quality of life of people affected by epilepsy by promoting public awareness and education, by undertaking research and by delivering specialist medical care and support services.

Registered address

Epilepsy Society, Chesham Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, SL9 0RJ

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£18,860,000

Expenditure

All activities

£20,783,000

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£13,210,000

Total Assets

Gross assets

£29,067,000

Working Capital

Liquidity

£7,000

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

7.6 months

Median: 3.6 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

5.4%

Median: 8.2%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

89.6%

Median: 97.2%Around typical

Income Concentration

116.5%

Median: 87.1%Below typical

Fundraising ROI

19.6x

Median: 27.3xAround typical

Income Volatility

6.5%

Median: 13.4%Top quartile

Self-Generated Income

83.8%

Median: 92.1%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

5.7%

Median: 8.7%Around typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

89.6%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

19.6%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.5%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

8.3%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

7.6 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

15.3%

Government Reliance

% of income

70.6%

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 11647

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

5.4%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

5.7%

Volatility

Stable

6.5%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Stable

Governance

Employees

Staff count

319

Volunteers

Volunteer count

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

0.0:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£59,122

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

3.1%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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