SELDEN SOCIETY
Registration #211536 · Registered
www.seldensociety.ac.ukselden-society@qmul.ac.uk
QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON 327 MILE END ROAD E1 4NS
To encourage the study and advance the knowledge of the history of English law, mainly by researching and publishing the original source-materials of the law, legal institutions and legal profession.
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About SELDEN SOCIETY
SELDEN SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 211536). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2024), SELDEN SOCIETY reported a total income of £116,834 and total expenditure of £76,761, a spending ratio of 66% suggesting a reasonable but not exceptional allocation to charitable activities. According to the Charity Commission register, SELDEN SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: To encourage the study and advance the knowledge of the history of English law, mainly by researching and publishing the original source-materials of the law, legal institutions and legal profession. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for SELDEN SOCIETY. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 65.7% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £116,834 | £76,761 | 66% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026