SOCIETY FOR FRENCH STUDIES

Registration #1078038 · Registered

www.sfs.ac.uk

Flat 150 Defoe House EC2Y 8ND

68
out of 100
Good Standing

The Society for French Studies, the oldest and leading learned association for French studies in the UK and Ireland, exists to promote teaching and research in French studies in higher education.

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About SOCIETY FOR FRENCH STUDIES

SOCIETY FOR FRENCH STUDIES is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1078038). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 68/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2024), SOCIETY FOR FRENCH STUDIES reported a total income of £143,003 and total expenditure of £207,370, a spending ratio of 145% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, SOCIETY FOR FRENCH STUDIES describes its activities as follows: The Society for French Studies, the oldest and leading learned association for French studies in the UK and Ireland, exists to promote teaching and research in French studies in higher education. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. 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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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Filing: Filed late in 5 of 5 years

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health15 / 25
Filing History & Transparency18 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 145.0% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£143,003£207,370145%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026