THE JOHNSON SOCIETY

About THE JOHNSON SOCIETY

THE JOHNSON SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1200987). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 83/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE JOHNSON SOCIETY reported a total income of £17,440 and total expenditure of £18,802, a spending ratio of 108% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, THE JOHNSON SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: Encouraging interest in, and study of, the writings, life and times of Samuel Johnson; Supporting the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum in the City of Lichfield; Assisting in preserving physical memorials of Johnson and his contemporaries; Participating in annual commemorations of Johnson's birthday; Promoting knowledge of eighteenth-century history in general. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE JOHNSON 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: 107.8% of income spent on charitable work